Engineer- Purchase

Somaiya Vidyavihar; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Somaiya Vidyavihar in Mumbai invites an Engineer- Purchase to manage end-to-end procurement of civil materials and services for site projects.

You will handle vendor negotiation, issue purchase orders, verify drawings and BOQs, track costs, generate MIS reports, and ensure timely material availability while maintaining quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• B.E. in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years experience (site + procurement exposure preferred)

Responsibilities

• Float enquiries, obtain quotations, and prepare comparative statements
• Negotiate rates, payment terms, and delivery schedules and other contractual terms
• Finalize vendors and issue purchase orders as well as purchase contracts
• Study and interpret civil drawings, BOQs, and specifications
• Verify BOQ's from drawings
• Rate analysis and cost estimation
• Identify overdesign / excess quantities and suggest optimization
• Develop and maintain a strong vendor base
• Evaluate vendor performance (quality, delivery, pricing)
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely dispatch and issue resolution
• Track project costs vs budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain price database for key materials and services
• Coordinate with site/project team for material/services requirements
• Ensure timely availability of materials at site
• Maintain purchase records, comparative statements, and approvals
• Generate MIS reports (cost, savings, vendor performance)
• Support audit and compliance requirements

Skills

Vendor negotiation

BOQ/drawings interpretation

Excel

Analytical mindset

Verbal & written communication

ERP system

Education

B.E. in Civil Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position: Engineer- Purchase

Experience: 5 years of experience of actual site handling along with purchase activity

Qualification: B.E. in Civil Engineering

Job Description:

Procurement & Purchase

Handle end-to-end procurement of civil materials and civil services.

• Float enquiries, obtain quotations, and prepare comparative statements
• Negotiate rates, payment terms, and delivery schedules and other contractual terms
• Finalize vendors and issue purchase orders as well as purchase contracts

Technical Understanding (Core Requirement)

• Study and interpret civil drawings, BOQs, and specifications
• Verify BOQ's from drawings
• rate analysis and cost estimation
• Identify overdesign / excess quantities and suggest optimization

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a strong vendor base
• Evaluate vendor performance (quality, delivery, pricing)
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely dispatch and issue resolution
• Handling vendor grievances and payment

Cost Control & Analysis

• Track project costs vs budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain price database for key materials and services

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with site/project team for material/services requirements
• Ensure timely availability of materials at site

Documentation & MIS

• Maintain purchase records, comparative statements, and approvals
• Generate MIS reports (cost, savings, vendor performance)
• Support audit and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

B.E. in Civil Engineering
5+ years experience (site + procurement exposure preferred)

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of BOQ, drawings, and material specifications
• Hands-on experience in vendor negotiation
• Good knowledge of construction materials and market rates
• Strong Excel skills (comparatives, cost tracking)
• Analytical mindset (not just follow-up work)
• Good verbal as well as written communication skills
• Should be familiar with ERP system