Purchase Engineer

BioTalent Search®; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent Search® in Pune seeks a Purchase Engineer to manage procurement for automation, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and project materials. You will handle vendor development, sourcing, negotiation, PO management, and ensure timely material availability per project needs.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Stores, Accounts and other departments, evaluate vendors, chase deliveries, maintain records, and contribute to cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in automation, engineering, EPC or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or related field.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, PO creation and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for project and operational requirements.
• Source materials from approved and new vendors with quality, cost and delivery focus.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders after approvals and track deliveries.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Stores and Accounts on procurement needs.
• Maintain records of orders, quotations and vendor communications.
• Evaluate vendor performance and support cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Multi-department coordination

Procurement negotiation

Project deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Our Reputed Client in the Process Automation Industry

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Location: Pune

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Engineer responsible for managing procurement activities for automation, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and project-related materials. The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, sourcing, negotiation, purchase order management, material follow-up and ensuring timely availability of materials as per project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for project and operational requirements.
• Understand purchase requisitions, BOMs, technical specifications and project material requirements.
• Source materials from approved and new vendors as per quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Identify and develop new vendors for electrical, instrumentation, automation, mechanical and other engineering items.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders after obtaining the required approvals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Stores, Accounts and other departments regarding procurement requirements.
• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor purchase orders and maintain proper records of orders, quotations and vendor communications.
• Coordinate with vendors for material shortages, quality issues, delays and replacement of defective materials.
• Ensure procurement is completed within approved budgets and project timelines.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, price, delivery and service.
• Maintain an updated vendor database and develop long-term vendor relationships.
• Assist in cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate with Stores for material receipt and resolve discrepancies, if any.
• Ensure all purchase documentation is maintained as per company procedures.
• Support urgent procurement requirements for project sites whenever required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in an automation, engineering, EPC or manufacturing company.
• Good knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, automation and engineering materials.
• Experience in vendor identification, quotation comparison and commercial negotiation.
• Good understanding of Purchase Orders, RFQs, delivery schedules and procurement processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and work within project deadlines.
• Good analytical, follow-up and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Knowledge

Candidates having experience in procurement of the following will be preferred:

• PLC, HMI, SCADA and automation components
• Control panels and electrical components
• Instrumentation items and field instruments
• Cables, connectors and accessories
• Sensors and control devices
• Mechanical components and fabricated items
• Pneumatic and hydraulic components
• Industrial electrical items
• Project-specific engineering materials

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely procurement as per project schedule
• Purchase cost savings
• Material quality and rejection rate
• Purchase order accuracy
• Compliance with approved procurement procedures

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be technically sound, commercially strong, proactive and good at vendor coordination, with the ability to manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously and ensure timely material availability for automation and engineering projects.