Purchase Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Vadodara is seeking a Procurement Engineer to drive daily operational procurement for high-voltage switchgear, ensuring material availability and on-time production.

You will liaise with vendors, quality teams and internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs. The role requires SAP MM/PP, MS Office, and strong English communication; you’ll optimize inventory, manage imports, and contribute to cost-saving and compliance initiatives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE in mechanical/electrical engineering with manufacturing exposure.
• SAP MM/PP knowledge required.
• MS Office proficiency and strong English communication.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational procurement for high-voltage switchgear.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders; ensure material availability.
• Track orders to ensure on-time delivery; handle imports and local procurement.
• Coordinate with quality, vendors and internal stakeholders to meet production plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma / BE in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/PP

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry of switchgear and should strong understanding of Operational Procurement Processes.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
• As a Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in daily Operational procurement process of high-voltage switchgear and related components to ensure on-time availability of the material prior to production schedules.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability meeting production plan and customer requirement. Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Candidate must have experience of handling import and local procurement, shipment tracking.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs. Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Actively contribute to inventory management initiatives and Strong knowledge on inventory management in highly fluctuating demand and supply challenges.
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.
• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost saving activities are desirable
• Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across procurement process.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Mechanical/Electrical with years' 2-5 years of experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Diploma / B.E. Mechanical Engineering with experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module
• Proficiency in use of MS Office and both spoken-written English language is required
• Self-motivated and self-organized. Open-mindedness and strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical aptitude and thinking, strong data collection, and analytical skills for a complex project
• Excellent communication skill, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with various functions across the organization.
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required