Procurement Engineer (Buyer) - C&I - Power Burners

Medium; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco India Private Limited is seeking a Procurement Engineer - Buyer for their Mumbai office. The role involves end-to-end procurement of Control & Instrumentation and associated equipment for international power burner projects. Candidates should possess strong vendor management skills and technical knowledge of C&I systems, with 6–12 years of relevant procurement experience. The ideal candidate will contribute to effective project execution while working closely with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of procurement experience in EPC/OEM environment is required.
• Background in instrumentation engineering is strongly preferred.
• Experience with international project procurement is vital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of C&I and equipment for power burner projects.
• Handle vendor selection and negotiation to ensure project efficiency.
• Support site teams for delivery and issue resolution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Procurement experience

Technical knowledge of C&I systems

Analytical skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Instrumentation / Mechanical / Chemical

Tools

ERP (Sage X3 preferred)

Job description

Location: Zeeco India Private Limited - Mumbai

Experience: 6 - 12 Years

Education: B.E./B.Tech – Instrumentation / Mechanical / Chemical (Instrumentation preferred)

Business Unit: Power Burners – International Projects

About the Organization:

Zeeco, Inc. is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions for refining, petrochemical, power, and oil & gas industries. The Mumbai office supports global execution of Power Burner projects, working closely with engineering, project management, and supply chain teams worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Engineer - Buyer (C&I - Power Burners) will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and associated mechanical/electrical equipment for international power burner projects.

The role requires strong techno-commercial acumen, vendor management expertise, and the ability to coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.

Pre-Bid & Proposal Support

• Provide procurement inputs during bidding stage.
• Identify potential vendors and obtain budgetary quotations.
• Review specifications and highlight long-lead items.
• Support estimation team with cost optimization strategies.

Procurement - C&I - Power Burners Scope (Procurement experience in the following is mandatory)

• Control Valves & Automated Valves
• Pressure, Temperature & Level Transmitters
• PLC Panels, MCC Panels, VFD Panels
• SWAS & CEMS Systems
• Flame Scanners, Flame Arrestors & HEA Igniters
• Power Cylinders (FD/ID Fan & Burner applications)
• Flow Elements (Orifice Plates, Venturi, Flow Nozzles, Pitot Tubes)
• Temperature Elements (RTD, Thermocouples)
• Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges
• Level Gauges, Level Switches
• Vibration Sensors

Mechanical & Skid Equipment Procurement

• Oil Pumping Unit Skid Assemblies
• Furnace Oil Skid Assemblies
• Manual & Motorized Valves (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly)
• Strainers
• Associated piping and fittings

Electrical & Auxiliary Procurement

• Instrument fittings
• Illumination fittings
• Lighting panels
• Transformers
• Cables & Cable trays
• Junction Boxes

Supply Chain & Commercial Management

• Preparation and issuance of RFQs.
• Techno-commercial bid evaluation.
• Vendor selection based on technical compliance and commercial viability.
• Negotiation of:
• Scope of supply
• Payment terms
• Warranty conditions
• Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG)
• Liquidated Damages (LD)
• Delivery schedules and Incoterms
• Purchase Order preparation and release.
• Global sourcing and rate negotiations (domestic & international).

Post-Order Execution & Coordination

• Material planning and procurement scheduling.
• Coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and QA/QC teams.
• Monitoring manufacturing progress and expediting.
• Collection and review of vendor documentation (GA drawings, datasheets, QAPs, test certificates).
• Coordination with Third-Party Inspection agencies.
• Management of post-order changes.
• Support site teams for delivery and issue resolution.

Vendor Development & Performance Improvement

• Identify and onboard alternate vendors to ensure competitive sourcing.
• Maintain and update Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Drive supplier performance improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build long-term strategic supplier relationships globally.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of C&I systems for Power Burner applications preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in Oil & Gas / Power / Refinery EPC projects.
• Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, IEC preferred).
• Strong negotiation and contract finalization skills.
• Experience working with global stakeholders across time zones.
• ERP knowledge (Sage X3 preferred).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 6–12 years of procurement experience in EPC/OEM environment.
• Instrumentation engineering background strongly preferred.
• Experience handling international project procurement.
• Proven record of cost savings and on-time delivery performance.
• Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.