Purchase Manager

Purchase Manager – Engineering & Machinery

Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Location: Jalandhar, Punjab

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager – Engineering & Machinery to manage end-to-end procurement of machinery, engineering spares, electrical & instrumentation items, and other technical materials.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in industrial/manufacturing procurement, vendor development, commercial negotiation, cost reduction, and machinery purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of machinery, production equipment, engineering spares, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and technical items.
• Source and develop reliable OEMs, manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and finalize suppliers.
• Handle complete purchase processes from purchase requisition to purchase order and delivery.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Projects, Stores, and Finance departments to understand requirements and ensure timely procurement.
• Procure mechanical items such as bearings, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic/pneumatic components, fabrication items, and other engineering spares.
• Manage procurement of electrical and instrumentation items including motors, drives, panels, cables, switchgear, sensors, transmitters, PLC-related items, and automation components.
• Handle procurement of new machinery, plant equipment, replacement machinery, and project-related purchases.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, AMC, service support, and other commercial conditions.
• Develop alternate suppliers and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality, and service.
• Maintain proper purchase documentation, vendor records, purchase orders, and commercial comparisons.
• Ensure procurement is within approved budgets and company policies.
• Support cost reduction, inventory optimization, and reduction of emergency purchases.
• Resolve supplier-related issues concerning price, quality, delivery, warranty, and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering/industrial procurement.
• Strong experience in machinery purchase and technical procurement.
• Experience in purchasing engineering spares, electrical and instrumentation items.
• Strong vendor development and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of technical specifications and commercial evaluation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial plant environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of ERP/SAP and MS Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, follow-up, and decision-making skills.

Key Skills

Engineering Purchase | Machinery Purchase | Technical Procurement | Vendor Development | Supplier Management | Cost Reduction | Negotiation | Engineering Spares | Electrical Purchase | Instrumentation Purchase | OEM Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | ERP/SAP | Manufacturing Procurement

What We Offer

• Senior-level responsibility with direct involvement in engineering and machinery procurement.
• Opportunity to work with OEMs, engineering suppliers, and major industrial vendors.
• Growth opportunity within the procurement and supply-chain function.
• Competitive salary based on experience and capability.

Salary: ₹40k-50k per month / As per experience & skill set

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your Notice period?
• Are you comfortable to work in Jalandhar?

Work Location: In person