Purchase Engineer

KSB; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB in Maharashtra, India, is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing for electrical motors, seals, bearings, valves, pumps, panels and related instrumentation.

The role focuses on PR to PO conversion, supplier development and techno-commercial negotiations to ensure cost targets and on-time delivery within a multi-disciplinary project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-8 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or SCM.
• Experience with SAP/MM or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for Electrical Motors, Seals, Couplings, Strainers, Bearings, Valves, Pumps, Panels and related components.
• Coordinate PR to PO conversions and supplier documentation.
• Conduct techno-commercial negotiations to meet target cost and delivery requirements.
• Issue LOIs and Purchase Orders; manage supplier approvals and documentation.
• Drive supplier performance, on-time delivery, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, sales, planning, quality, stores, logistics, and finance.
• Liaise with multiple vendors to ensure project schedules and cost targets are met.

Skills

SAP/MM

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/SC

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for:
  • Electrical Motors
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Couplings & Coupling Guards
  • Strainers
  • Bearings
  • Industrial Valves
  • Pumps & Baseframes
  • Electrical Panels & Control Panels
  • Controllers & Switch Boxes
  • Sensors & Transmitters
  • Other Electrical and Instrumentation Components
• Process Engineering and Sales requirements through complete Purchase Note closure.
• Float RFQs to approved suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct techno-commercial negotiations to achieve target cost and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and process Purchase Comparison Statements (PCS).
• Issue Letters of Intent (LOI) and Purchase Orders.
• Coordinate submission of supplier documents and approvals.
• Follow-up for revised drawings and documentation.
• Organize and participate in Supplier Kick-off Meetings.

1. Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Manage procurement activities for:
  • Electrical Motors
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Couplings & Coupling Guards
  • Strainers
  • Bearings
  • Industrial Valves
  • Pumps & Baseframes
  • Electrical Panels & Control Panels
  • Controllers & Switch Boxes
  • Sensors & Transmitters
  • Other Electrical and Instrumentation Components
• Process Engineering and Sales requirements through complete Purchase Note closure.
• Float RFQs to approved suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct techno-commercial negotiations to achieve target cost and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and process Purchase Comparison Statements (PCS).
• Issue Letters of Intent (LOI) and Purchase Orders.
• Coordinate submission of supplier documents and approvals.
• Follow-up for revised drawings and documentation.
• Organize and participate in Supplier Kick-off Meetings.

2. PR to PO Conversion

• Ensure timely conversion of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs).
• Handle new material code creation and procurement activities.
• Coordinate for:
  • Price finalization and approvals
  • Material Master updates
  • Part Information updates
  • GST classification updates
  • Quality Management (QM) updates
  • Source List maintenance
• Release and communicate POs to suppliers for order booking.

3. Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Manage and develop relationships with approximately 40+ active suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.
• Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvement initiatives.
• Handle critical shortage management and expediting activities.
• Conduct weekly review meetings with critical suppliers.
• Closely coordinate with pump, panel, piping, motor, and instrumentation vendors.
• Resolve supply-related bottlenecks impacting project schedules.
• Coordinate transportation, logistics, inwarding, and material receipts.
• Maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders and project teams.

4. Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor development programs.
• Manage PIP/PRP activities and supplier onboarding requirements.
• Perform commercial evaluations and bid analysis.
• Maintain procurement portals and supplier data records.
• Update purchasing information records and sourcing databases.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approved supplier procedures.

5. Invoice, GRN & Payment Issue Resolution

• Resolve pending GRNs arising due to:
  • Pricing discrepancies
  • ASN (Advance Shipping Notification) issues
  • Documentation gaps
• Coordinate with Finance, Stores, and Suppliers for error invoice clearance.
• Handle price corrections and commercial amendments.
• Ensure smooth invoice processing and payment release.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering, Sales, Planning, Quality, Stores, Logistics, and Finance teams.
• Resolve drawing and technical clarification issues in coordination with stakeholders.
• Track procurement milestones and update delivery commitments.
• Ensure smooth execution of projects through effective internal coordination.

7. Supplier Quality & Performance Management

• Address supplier quality concerns and support corrective action implementation.
• Coordinate supplier issue resolution and closure.
• Monitor supplier responsiveness, performance, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with key vendors.
• Manage supplier communication, feedback, and escalation handling.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-8 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in SAP/MM or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong techno-commercial negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment procurement and project-based purchasing.