Senior Purchase Engineer

Purchase Engineer – Procurement, Import & Export

Department

Purchase / Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Engineer who will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process from supplier identification and sourcing to purchase order execution, delivery coordination, documentation, and payment follow-up.

The role will have end-to-end responsibility for domestic and international procurement, including import and export coordination. The candidate should be technically sound, commercially aware, and capable of independently handling multiple suppliers, materials, and procurement activities.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Purchasing

• Manage the complete purchase cycle for raw materials, components, engineering items, consumables, spares, and other requirements.
• Understand purchase requirements, specifications, drawings, BOMs, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on price, quality, lead time, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure proper documentation.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Follow up with suppliers for pending orders, delays, shortages, and quality issues.
• Maintain and update supplier records, pricing, lead times, and commercial information.
• Develop alternate suppliers and sources to reduce dependency and procurement risks.

Technical & Commercial Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, Finance, and Management for procurement requirements.
• Review technical specifications and clarify requirements with suppliers where necessary.
• Coordinate with Quality for inspection, rejection, replacement, and corrective actions.
• Resolve supplier-related issues concerning quality, quantity, delivery, and commercial terms.
• Support cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives wherever possible.

Import Procurement

• Handle the complete import procurement process, from supplier quotation/PO through shipment and receipt of materials.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and logistics partners.
• Manage import documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading/airway bills, and other applicable documents.
• Track shipments and coordinate customs clearance and delivery.
• Verify import-related costs, freight, duties, and other applicable charges.
• Ensure timely availability of imported materials and maintain proper records.

Export Coordination

• Coordinate export requirements and documentation when materials/products need to be shipped internationally.
• Work with logistics partners, freight forwarders, and relevant internal departments for export shipments.
• Ensure export documentation is complete and accurate.
• Track shipments and coordinate with customers/suppliers until successful delivery.

Inventory & Planning Support

• Coordinate with Stores and Planning to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor critical and long-lead-time materials.
• Identify potential shortages and initiate procurement actions in advance.
• Avoid excess inventory and unnecessary procurement.
• Support material planning based on production and project requirements.

Supplier Management

• Develop long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Negotiate annual/long-term agreements wherever applicable.
• Identify new suppliers and alternate sources for critical materials.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate purchase records, quotations, POs, delivery schedules, and supplier correspondence.
• Prepare regular reports on:
• Purchase status
• Pending orders
• Supplier performance
• Cost savings
• Import/export shipments
• Critical material requirements
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable statutory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international procurement.
• Practical experience in import/export and logistics coordination.
• Good negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical requirements.
• Good knowledge of commercial terms, payment terms, freight, and basic import/export documentation.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/purchase software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time material availability
• Purchase cost savings
• Supplier delivery performance
• Supplier quality performance
• Reduction in procurement lead time
• Inventory optimization
• Effective management of import/export shipments
• Accuracy and timely completion of procurement documentation
• Development of alternate/reliable suppliers

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bommasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Expected salary?
• Are you aware of Import Export?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person