Walk-in || Purchase Engineer

Company: Optics & Allied Engg. Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Purchase Engineer
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Location: Bommasandra, Bangalore
Experience: 1-3 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
Industry Preference: Precision Engineering / Aerospace & Defence / Optics / Automotive / Engineering Manufacturing

Position Overview

Optics & Allied Engg. Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a proactive and technically sound Purchase Engineer to manage procurement activities for engineering materials, components, machined parts, bought-out items, consumables and services.

The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, sourcing, quotation evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, delivery follow-up and coordination with Engineering, Production, Quality, Stores and Accounts to ensure timely availability of materials at competitive prices and required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchase Activities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Source raw materials, machined components, fabricated parts, standard components, bought-out items, consumables and other engineering materials.
• Review purchase requisitions (PR) and generate purchase orders (PO) as per approved requirements.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement as per production/project requirements.

2. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors based on quality, cost, delivery and technical capability.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and performance reviews.
• Develop alternate sources for critical materials and components.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and resolve procurement-related issues.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Analyse quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternate vendors, materials and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure procurement is carried out within approved budgets and commercial guidelines.

4. Technical Purchase

• Understand engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and material requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams regarding technical specifications and vendor capabilities.
• Ensure purchased components conform to required specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for technical clarifications and drawing/specification-related queries.

5. Delivery & Follow-up

• Closely monitor supplier delivery schedules.
• Follow up with vendors for on-time delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores and Projects teams to understand urgent and critical requirements.
• Escalate delivery delays and take corrective action with suppliers.

6. Quality Coordination

• Coordinate with the Quality Department regarding supplier quality issues, rejections and corrective actions.
• Follow up with suppliers for replacement/rework of rejected materials.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives.

7. Documentation & MIS

• Maintain purchase orders, quotations, comparative statements and supplier records.
• Prepare purchase-related MIS and reports.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation for audit and management review.
• Ensure compliance with company purchase procedures and approval processes.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Purchase & Procurement processes.
• Good understanding of engineering materials and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Strong vendor development and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong follow-up skills for timely material delivery.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems will be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple procurement requirements.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be preferred:

• Precision engineering
• Aerospace & Defence manufacturing
• Optical/Opto-mechanical components
• CNC machining
• Sheet metal/fabrication
• Aluminium, SS, MS and other engineering materials
• Bought-out mechanical components
• Vendor development and supplier management

Qualification

Essential:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement in an engineering/manufacturing organization.

Key Competencies

• Procurement Planning
• Vendor Development
• Cost Negotiation
• Supplier Management
• Technical Understanding
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Purchase Order Management
• Delivery Management
• Cost Reduction
• Cross-functional Coordination
• ERP/MIS Reporting
• Problem Solving

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a growing precision engineering and Aerospace & Defence manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to advanced engineering and optical manufacturing projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits as per company policy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a B.E./B.Tech. Mechanical Engineer with 1-3 years of hands-on purchase experience, preferably from a manufacturing/engineering industry, who can independently handle vendor sourcing, technical procurement, negotiation, PO processing and delivery follow-up while coordinating effectively with internal departments.