JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASE ENGINEER Company: Our Reputed Client in the Process Automation Industry
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Designation: Purchase Engineer
Location: Pune
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary
We are looking for a Purchase Engineer responsible for managing procurement activities for automation, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and project-related materials. The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, sourcing, negotiation, purchase order management, material follow-up and ensuring timely availability of materials as per project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Handle end-to-end procurement activities for project and operational requirements.
Understand purchase requisitions, BOMs, technical specifications and project material requirements.
Source materials from approved and new vendors as per quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Identify and develop new vendors for electrical, instrumentation, automation, mechanical and other engineering items.
Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
Prepare and release Purchase Orders after obtaining the required approvals.
Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Stores, Accounts and other departments regarding procurement requirements.
Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
Monitor purchase orders and maintain proper records of orders, quotations and vendor communications.
Coordinate with vendors for material shortages, quality issues, delays and replacement of defective materials.
Ensure procurement is completed within approved budgets and project timelines.
Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, price, delivery and service.
Maintain an updated vendor database and develop long-term vendor relationships.
Assist in cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Coordinate with Stores for material receipt and resolve discrepancies, if any.
Ensure all purchase documentation is maintained as per company procedures.
Support urgent procurement requirements for project sites whenever required.
Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline .
2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in an automation, engineering, EPC or manufacturing company .
Good knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, automation and engineering materials.
Experience in vendor identification, quotation comparison and commercial negotiation.
Good understanding of Purchase Orders, RFQs, delivery schedules and procurement processes.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel .
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and work within project deadlines.
Good analytical, follow-up and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Knowledge
Candidates having experience in procurement of the following will be preferred:
PLC, HMI, SCADA and automation components
Control panels and electrical components
Instrumentation items and field instruments
Cables, connectors and accessories
Sensors and control devices
Mechanical components and fabricated items
Pneumatic and hydraulic components
Industrial electrical items
Project-specific engineering materials
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely procurement as per project schedule
Purchase cost savings
Vendor delivery performance
Material quality and rejection rate
Vendor development
Purchase order accuracy
Compliance with approved procurement procedures
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be technically sound, commercially strong, proactive and good at vendor coordination , with the ability to manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously and ensure timely material availability for automation and engineering projects.

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