Purchase Engineer – OEM Manufacturing

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Review purchase requisitions, BOMs, drawings, specifications, technical requirements and project schedules before initiating procurement.

· Obtain RFQs from qualified suppliers, prepare commercial comparisons and negotiate price, payment terms, lead time, freight and other commercial conditions.

· Identify and develop new suppliers for machined, fabricated, sheet-metal, casting, forging, plastic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, tooling and standard components.

· Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, manufacturing process, inspection facilities, quality systems, lead time and commercial competitiveness.

· Release and manage Purchase Orders in ERP as per approved requirements, specifications, commercial terms and authorization matrix.

· Follow up open POs continuously and ensure supplier commitments are aligned with production and project requirements.

· Monitor long-lead, critical and single-source items through a defined procurement tracker and escalate risks before they affect production.

· Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Project, Quality, Stores, Finance and Logistics teams for clarification and timely material availability.

· Support localization and alternate-source development for imported, high-cost, long-lead and single-source components.

· Conduct supplier visits for improvement, delivery recovery, process understanding, capacity review and commercial discussions whenever required.

· Coordinate with Supplier Quality / Quality teams for supplier audits, process capability, inspection requirements, corrective actions and recurring quality issues.

· Ensure drawings, revision levels, specifications, quality requirements, inspection reports and applicable documents are communicated to suppliers.

· Drive supplier delivery performance and take corrective action for delays, shortages, repeated commitments and line-impacting issues.

· Support development of prototypes, samples, first-off parts and new components in coordination with Engineering and Quality.

· Monitor supplier price changes and prepare cost-impact analysis, negotiation proposals and management escalations.

· Identify opportunities for cost reduction through localization, alternate suppliers, value engineering, standardization, volume consolidation and process improvement.

3. OEM-SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

· Understand the difference between project/OEM procurement and repetitive production procurement, and plan sourcing accordingly.

· Convert machine/project BOM requirements into actionable procurement plans considering manufacturing lead time, supplier capacity, RM availability and assembly schedule.

· Create procurement plans for critical-path items and ensure long-lead materials are ordered well ahead of production requirements.

· Work closely with Engineering during design finalization, drawing release, design changes and manufacturability discussions.

· Support supplier hand-holding for technically challenging parts by coordinating Engineering / Quality / supplier technical teams.

· Develop alternate sources for monopoly, critical and high-risk components to improve supply continuity.

· Maintain appropriate supplier stock / RM planning for standard and critical components wherever commercially and technically feasible.

· Support project material readiness reviews and highlight procurement risks affecting machine assembly, testing and dispatch.

4. SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE

· Develop a robust supplier base covering cost, quality, delivery, capacity and technical capability.

· Conduct supplier performance reviews using Quality, Delivery, Cost and Responsiveness parameters.

· Prepare supplier development action plans for recurring delivery or quality problems.

· Coordinate corrective actions and closure of supplier issues with Quality and Engineering.

· Build long-term supplier relationships while maintaining commercial discipline and competitive sourcing.

5. COMMERCIAL & COST CONTROL

· Negotiate best commercial terms without compromising technical and quality requirements.

· Prepare RFQ comparison sheets / price benchmarking and obtain management approvals as required.

· Track purchase price variance, cost reductions, cost increases and savings achieved.

· Review MOQ, tooling cost, development charges, freight, taxes, payment terms and other total-cost elements.

· Challenge unjustified price increases with market data, alternate sources and cost analysis.

6. ERP / DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES

· Create and maintain Purchase Orders, supplier codes, item information and related procurement transactions in ERP.

· Ensure correct part number, description, revision, quantity, UOM, price, currency, delivery date and terms are captured in the PO.

· Maintain open PO / overdue PO trackers and ensure timely closure of completed purchase orders.

· Ensure required approvals, quotations, technical documents and commercial comparisons are traceable for audit purposes.

· Coordinate with Stores and Accounts for GRN, invoice discrepancies, debit notes and payment-related supplier issues.

7. REQUIRED TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

· Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T basics, materials, manufacturing processes and inspection requirements.

· Knowledge of machining, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, casting, forging, injection moulding and standard bought-out components is preferred.

· Strong RFQ, quotation analysis, negotiation and supplier development skills.

· Ability to read BOMs, drawings, specifications and technical documents.

· Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP / Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar experience is an advantage.

· Good analytical skills for cost comparison, price benchmarking, lead-time analysis and supplier performance tracking.

· Strong follow-up, communication, escalation and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to prepare procurement reports and management presentations.

· Ability to work under project deadlines and manage multiple critical requirements simultaneously.

8. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

· Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

· 2–5 years of experience in purchase / procurement in an engineering, machinery, automation, machine-tool, mould, automotive or other OEM environment.

· Experience in project procurement, supplier development, machined/fabricated component sourcing is preferred.

9. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

· Ownership and accountability for material availability.

· Commercial awareness and negotiation mindset.

· Strong supplier relationship management with professional firmness.

· Cross-functional collaboration and proactive communication.

· Data-driven decision making and attention to detail.

· Ability to identify risks early and escalate with facts and proposed actions.

· Continuous-improvement mindset with focus on cost, quality and delivery.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person