Purchase Engineer

Konem; Pimpri; On-site; INR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Konem is hiring a Purchase Officer to manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical/electrical components for SPM and assembly line automation projects in Pimpri, India. You will handle supplier negotiations, ensure timely material availability, and coordinate with engineering, project and accounts teams to align procurement with schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a degree in Mechanical/Electrical or MBA/SCM, strong negotiation and vendor-management skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management
• Proven work experience as a Purchase Officer/Purchase Executive, preferably in an SPM, automation or engineering manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC/automation components used in SPM and assembly line automation projects preferred
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, drawings and technical specifications
• Good IT skills (MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with Tally for purchase/accounts coordination is an advantage
• Strong follow-up, coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate purchase records and manage documentation on cloud-based systems
• Good communication skills to liaise with vendors, engineering and accounts teams
• Relevant Experience: 3-5 years
• CTC RANGE: [To be finalized based on interview]
• Requirement: Urgent

Responsibilities

• Procurement end-to-end for raw materials and automation components
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and credit terms
• Plan and track material requirements against BOMs and schedules
• Identify and onboard new vendors with at least 3 quotations for approval
• Maintain project data on Konem Cloud with PO, quotations and correspondence
• Raise, track and close purchase orders with accurate specs and terms
• Coordinate with stores to monitor stock levels and reorder points
• Build long-term vendor relationships for reliability and quality
• Track costs vs budgets and maintain vendor rate history
• Coordinate with engineering, project and accounts teams to align procurement with timelines
• Ensure compliance and proper documentation (PO, GRN, invoices)
• Track market trends for cost-saving opportunities

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Business Administration/Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Tally

Job description

Purchase Officer: 1 Candidate

Job Description

• Procurement & Purchase Activity: Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic components, PLC/HMI/automation hardware, fabrication items and other project-specific BOM items for SPM and assembly line automation projects.
• Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and credit terms with suppliers and vendors to secure the best commercial terms without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Material Availability: Plan and track material requirements against project BOMs and delivery schedules; follow up proactively with vendors to ensure hassle-free, timely material availability and avoid delays to production or project timelines.
• Vendor Development & Quotation Approval: Identify and add new vendors to the approved vendor base; ensure a minimum of 3 comparative quotations are obtained and placed for approval before finalizing any purchase order, in line with company purchase policy.
• Project Data Management on Konem Cloud: Maintain organized, project-wise records of purchase orders, vendor quotations, rate comparisons and vendor correspondence on the Konem Cloud folder structure, for easy retrieval, tracking and audit.
• Purchase Order Processing: Raise, track and close purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, rates and commercial terms.
• Inventory & Stores Coordination: Coordinate with stores to monitor stock levels of frequently used components and plan reorder points to avoid stock-outs affecting project schedules.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure reliability, priority servicing and consistent quality.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Track purchase costs against quoted/budgeted BOM values, report variances, and maintain vendor rate history for benchmarking future negotiations.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with the engineering, project and accounts teams to align procurement with project timelines, technical specifications and payment schedules.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all purchases comply with company purchase policy; maintain proper documentation (PO, GRN, invoices) to support accounts/Tally entries.
• Market Research: Track market trends and pricing for key components and materials to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management

Proven work experience as a Purchase Officer/Purchase Executive, preferably in an SPM, automation or engineering manufacturing environment

Strong negotiation, vendor management and analytical skills

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC/automation components used in SPM and assembly line automation projects preferred

Ability to read and interpret BOMs, drawings and technical specifications

Good IT skills (MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with Tally for purchase/accounts coordination is an advantage

Strong follow-up, coordination and organisational skills

Ability to maintain accurate purchase records and manage documentation on cloud-based systems

Good communication skills to liaise with vendors, engineering and accounts teams

Relevant Experience: 3-5 years

CTC RANGE: [To be finalized based on interview]

Requirement: Urgent