Purchase Engineer

Pratham Technologies; Khed Shivapur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratham Technologies in Maharashtra is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, supplier selection, and cost control across projects. The role emphasizes timely material availability, vendor negotiations, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead order placement, supplier audits, inventory planning, and quality inspection, leveraging ERP tools to track performance and drive continuous cost savings while resolving disputes and ensuring adherence to

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and supplier selection
• Identifying potential suppliers or vendors based on technical requirements.
• Negotiation and cost management
• Negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Order placement and procurement
• Creating and managing purchase orders based on project or production needs.
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Supplier relationship management and audits
• Quality assurance, inspection, and non-conformance handling

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Sourcing and Supplier Selection


• - Identifying potential suppliers or vendors based on technical requirements.


• 2. Negotiation and Cost Management


• - Negotiating prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.


• - Working to achieve cost reductions while ensuring quality standards.


• 3. Order Placement and Procurement


• - Creating and managing purchase orders based on project or production needs.


• - Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.


• - Tracking the status of orders and ensuring accurate delivery as per the schedule.


• 4. Supplier Relationship Management


• - Building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers.


• - Conducting supplier audits and evaluating their performance.


• - Addressing issues related to quality, delivery, or service.


• 5. Inventory and Stock Control


• - Managing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.


• - Implementing inventory control systems to prevent overstocking or stockouts.


• - Coordinating with the warehouse for material storage and tracking.


• 6. Quality Assurance and Inspection


• - Inspecting received materials and components for quality and specifications.


• - Coordinating with the quality control team for testing and approval.


• - Handling non-conformance reports and following up with suppliers for replacements or corrections.


• 7. Cost Analysis and Reporting


• - Analyzing price trends, market conditions, and suppliers performance.


• - Preparing reports on cost savings, procurement metrics, and supplier evaluations.


• - Recommending cost-saving initiatives and strategies based on data analysis.


• 8. Problem Resolution


• - Addressing and resolving issues related to delays, shortages, or quality defects.


• - Managing disputes with suppliers over pricing, terms, or quality.


• - Finding alternative suppliers or materials when facing supply chain disruptions


• 9. ERP and Software Utilization


• - Using ERP systems for procurement planning, order management, and supplier tracking.


• - Updating software with procurement details to keep records up to date.


• - Analyzing ERP data for trends in procurement efficiency and inventory management