Purchase Engineer

Purchase Officer: 1 Candidate

Job Description:

• Procurement & Purchase Activity: Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic components, PLC/HMI/automation hardware, fabrication items and other project-specific BOM items for SPM and assembly line automation projects.
• Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and credit terms with suppliers and vendors to secure the best commercial terms without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Material Availability: Plan and track material requirements against project BOMs and delivery schedules; follow up proactively with vendors to ensure hassle-free, timely material availability and avoid delays to production or project timelines.
• Vendor Development & Quotation Approval: Identify and add new vendors to the approved vendor base; ensure a minimum of 3 comparative quotations are obtained and placed for approval before finalizing any purchase order, in line with company purchase policy.
• Project Data Management on Konem Cloud: Maintain organized, project-wise records of purchase orders, vendor quotations, rate comparisons and vendor correspondence on the Konem Cloud folder structure, for easy retrieval, tracking and audit.
• Purchase Order Processing: Raise, track and close purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, rates and commercial terms.
• Inventory & Stores Coordination: Coordinate with stores to monitor stock levels of frequently used components and plan reorder points to avoid stock-outs affecting project schedules.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure reliability, priority servicing and consistent quality.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Track purchase costs against quoted/budgeted BOM values, report variances, and maintain vendor rate history for benchmarking future negotiations.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with the engineering, project and accounts teams to align procurement with project timelines, technical specifications and payment schedules.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all purchases comply with company purchase policy; maintain proper documentation (PO, GRN, invoices) to support accounts/Tally entries.
• Market Research: Track market trends and pricing for key components and materials to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management

Proven work experience as a Purchase Officer/Purchase Executive, preferably in an SPM, automation or engineering manufacturing environment

Strong negotiation, vendor management and analytical skills

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC/automation components used in SPM and assembly line automation projects preferred

Ability to read and interpret BOMs, drawings and technical specifications

Good IT skills (MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with Tally for purchase/accounts coordination is an advantage

Strong follow-up, coordination and organisational skills

Ability to maintain accurate purchase records and manage documentation on cloud-based systems

Good communication skills to liaise with vendors, engineering and accounts teams

Relevant Experience: 3-5 years

CTC RANGE: [To be finalized based on interview]

Requirement: Urgent