Purchase Engineer

Sanstar; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanstar in India is seeking a Purchase Engineer to drive procurement and supplier management for mechanical components, raw materials, and equipment. The role requires collaboration with engineering and production teams to ensure specifications and quality are met, while negotiating favorable terms.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, a BE in Mechanical or Electrical, and strong negotiation and communication skills to optimize costs and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement or purchase engineering.
• Knowledge of mechanical components, raw materials and equipment procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: identify, evaluate suppliers and issue purchase orders.
• Vendor Management: monitor performance, audit suppliers and ensure quality/delivery standards.
• Technical Coordination: coordinate with engineering and production to meet specs and resolve issues.
• Cost & Inventory Control: analyze market trends and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Skills

Vendor Development

Material sourcing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

B.E Mechanical

B.E Electrical

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

- Identify and evaluate suppliers for mechanical components, raw materials, and equipment.

- Prepare and issue purchase orders in line with company policies.

- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with vendors.

2. Vendor Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.

- Conduct vendor audits and assessments when required

3.Technical Coordination

-Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications.

-Ensure purchased items meet mechanical design and quality requirements.

-Provide technical support in resolving procurement-related issues.

4. Cost & Inventory Control

-Analyze market trends to achieve cost savings.

-Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.

-Track and report procurement KPIs (cost, quality, delivery timelines).

Qualification of the requisition:

• Position Title: Purchase Engineer
• Required Skills: Vendor Development, Material sourcing, SAP ERP knowledge, Negotiation and communication skills
• Experience Level : 02 TO 04 Years
• Education : B.E MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL