Expediting Engineer

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is seeking an Expediting Engineer to manage procurement expediting, monitor vendor progress, and ensure timely delivery for thermal power EPCM projects. The role requires 8–12 years in expediting, procurement, or vendor management across infrastructure or industrial sectors.

The incumbent will coordinate with vendors, engineering, and logistics teams to maintain schedules, track inspections, and prepare related reports for project management.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in expediting, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or project coordination for large industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and expedite procurement activities for equipment, materials, packages, and services.
• Track vendor progress against purchase orders, manufacturing schedules, and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, engineering, quality, logistics, and site teams.
• Review vendor manufacturing schedules and identify delays or bottlenecks.

Skills

Expediting

Procurement

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

Purpose & Scope of Position

The Expediting Engineer shall be responsible for expediting procurement activities, monitoring vendor progress, and ensuring timely delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation for thermal power plant EPCM projects. The role focuses on tracking the complete procurement lifecycle from purchase order placement through manufacturing, inspections, dispatch, logistics, and site delivery to support project schedules and avoid execution delays.

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in expediting, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or project coordination for thermal power, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, or related discipline).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and expedite procurement activities for equipment, materials, packages, and services required for the project.
• Track vendor progress against purchase order commitments, manufacturing schedules, and contractual delivery milestones.
• Coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, engineering departments, quality teams, logistics providers, and site construction teams.
• Review vendor manufacturing schedules and identify potential delays or bottlenecks affecting project delivery.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with suppliers to ensure timely submission of engineering documents, drawings, data sheets, inspection plans, and manufacturing records.
• Monitor critical equipment and long-lead items including Boilers, Turbines, Generators, Transformers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Electrical Systems, C&I Systems, and BOP equipment.
• Facilitate coordination between vendors and inspection agencies to ensure timely completion of inspections and release for dispatch.
• Track manufacturing progress through vendor visits, review meetings, progress reports, and status updates.
• Prepare expediting reports, procurement dashboards, material tracking reports, and delivery status reports for project management.
• Coordinate logistics and dispatch activities to ensure timely transportation and delivery of materials to the project site.
• Escalate potential schedule risks, procurement delays, and vendor performance issues to management for timely intervention.
• Support resolution of technical, commercial, and documentation issues impacting procurement schedules.
• Monitor compliance with project procurement procedures, contractual requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Participate in vendor review meetings, progress assessments, and project coordination meetings.