Purchase Engineer

Isko Engineering Limited; Vadodara; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Isko Engineering Limited in Vadodara, Gujarat, seeks a proactive Procurement Engineer to manage RFQs, evaluate bids, and drive end-to-end sourcing for EPC projects. You will coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and the accounts team to ensure landed costs are accurate and deliveries meet schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in heavy industrial procurement, strong vendor relations, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle/Tally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of EPC/heavy industrial procurement experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and IS/ASME specs.

Responsibilities

• Study engineering drawings, technical datasheets, BOQ and MR; formulate and float RFQs to approved vendors.
• Review technical offers with design/engineering team (TBE) and prepare Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE) to establish landed costs.
• Procure bulk raw materials, fabricated equipment, mechanical packages, and E&I items; manage suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, LDs, warranties; issue final POs/Work Orders in ERP.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers; maintain AVL and vendor performance ratings.
• Coordinate Third-Party Inspection and client clearance; ensure on-time site deliveries; review IRN.

Skills

ERP systems

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional communication

MS Excel

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

Tally

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• RFQ Management & Sourcing: Study engineering drawings, technical datasheets, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and Material Requisitions (MR); formulate and float Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved vendors.
• Techno-Commercial Evaluation: Review technical offers alongside the design/engineering team (TBE - Technical Bid Evaluation), clarify deviations, and prepare comprehensive Commercial Bid Evaluations (CBE) to establish landed costs.
• Commodity & Technical Material Procurement:
  • Bulk Raw Materials: Structural steel (plates, beams, hollow sections), piping materials (pipes, fittings, flanges, valves), and civil bulk commodities (cement, RMC/concrete, rebar).
  • Fabricated Equipment: Storage tanks, pressure vessels, silos, PEB components, and custom structural assemblies.
  • Mechanical Packages: Pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers, agitators, and utility systems.
  • Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I): HT/LT cables, cable trays, switchgear, transformers, field transmitters, flow meters, PLC panels, and junction boxes.
• Negotiation & PO Issuance: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, Liquidated Damages (LD), warranties, and commercial terms; draft and issue final Purchase Orders and Work Orders in ERP.
• Vendor Management & Development: Identify, evaluate, and pre-qualify new suppliers, fabricators, and sub-contractors; maintain an Approved Vendor List (AVL) and conduct periodic vendor performance ratings.
• Expediting & Inspection Coordination: Track manufacturing schedules at vendor shops, coordinate Third-Party Inspection (TPI) / client inspection clearance, review Inspection Release Notes (IRN), and ensure on-time site deliveries.
• Documentation & Commercial Compliance: Verify Material Test Certificates (MTC), dispatch clearances, packing lists, GST invoices, and transit insurance; coordinate with the accounts department for timely vendor payment clearance.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on technical procurement experience in an EPC, plant construction, or heavy industrial engineering company.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, single-line diagrams (SLDs), equipment datasheets, and material specifications (ASTM, ASME, IS codes).
• Commercial Knowledge: Solid understanding of Incoterms, GST structures, freight logistics, payment securities (LC, BG, advance guarantees), and warranty/retention clauses.
• Tools & Software: Proficiency in ERP platforms (SAP MM, Oracle, Tally, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel for comparative bid statements.
• Soft Skills: Strong commercial negotiation, vendor relationship management, and cross-functional communication skills.