Purchase Engineer

Department: Purchase
Location: Chennai
Experience: 1–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Executive – Electrical with 1–3 years of experience to manage day-to-day purchasing activities for electrical materials and consumables. The candidate will be responsible for vendor coordination, quotation collection, price negotiation, purchase orders, and timely material delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchase activities for electrical materials and consumables.
• Identify and coordinate with suppliers and vendors.
• Collect quotations and prepare quotation comparison statements.
• Negotiate with vendors for price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor pending and open Purchase Orders.
• Coordinate with Stores and other internal departments regarding material requirements.
• Maintain vendor records, quotations, purchase orders, and purchase-related documents.
• Develop new vendors and maintain good relationships with existing suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding delivery delays, shortages, replacements, and other purchase-related issues.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and ensure competitive purchasing.
• Ensure materials are purchased as per approved requirements and company procedures.

Required Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in electrical materials.
• Knowledge of electrical materials and consumables is preferred.
• Good vendor negotiation and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP / Purchase software is an advantage.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple vendors.

Qualification

Diploma / Any Degree / B.E. / B.Tech with relevant Purchase experience.

Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person