Purchase Engineer - Crusher Industry

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Development: Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Procurement & Negotiation: Manage the procurement process, issue purchase orders, negotiate terms and pricing, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs without compromising quality, and forecast procurement expenses.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality teams to ensure all purchased materials meet required specifications and standards, and handle non-conformance issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and other departments to understand material needs, project schedules, and technical requirements.
• Market Research: Conduct research to stay informed about material trends, pricing, availability, and new product developments.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal regulations, and industry standards, and maintain accurate purchase records.
• Supply Chain Risk Management: Proactively monitor market conditions and supplier capabilities to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Essential Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, such as ERP systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the engineering industry to understand material specifications.