Purchase Engineer(Copper division)

Vilas Transcore Limited; Vadodara; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Vilas Transcore Limited, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, seeks a Purchase Engineer to manage procurement for the Copper Manufacturing Division. The role focuses on ensuring timely availability of raw materials, consumables, and maintenance spares while maintaining quality and optimal inventory levels.

The candidate will coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, and Maintenance to plan purchases, monitor supplier performance, and negotiate terms to achieve cost savings.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy or related engineering.
• Experience in copper manufacturing or engineering industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production and stores to identify material requirements.
• Prepare purchase plans based on production schedules and stock levels.
• Procure raw materials, consumables, tools and spares for copper manufacturing.
• Ensure timely procurement to prevent production interruptions.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, terms and lead times.
• Maintain documentation for audits and supplier performance reviews.
• Coordinate with QC for quality specs and test certificates.

Skills

procurement

availability

maintenance

copper

materials

purchase orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Metallurgy or related engineering

Job description

Vilas Transcore Limited having presence in Vadodara since 1996 is in the production of Transformders Radiator & Lamination sheet & Transformers components, copper.

we required for our new Copper Division plant QC Manager.

Position Details

• Job Title: Purchase Engineer
• Division: Copper Manufacturing Division
• Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
• Reports To: Purchase Manager
• Experience: 3–7 years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in manufacturing
• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy or related engineering discipline
• Preferred Industry: Copper manufacturing, electrical components, cable manufacturing, transformer components or engineering industries
• Job Purpose

To manage procurement activities for the Copper Manufacturing Division, ensuring timely availability of raw materials, consumables, engineering items, maintenance spares, tools and services at competitive prices while maintaining the required quality standards, optimum inventory levels and uninterrupted production operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesA. Purchase Planning and Procurement

• Coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, Maintenance and other departments to identify material requirements.
• Prepare purchase plans based on production schedules, material requisitions, minimum stock levels and consumption patterns.
• Procure raw materials, consumables, packing materials, tools, spares and other items required for copper manufacturing operations.
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid production interruptions and emergency purchases.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery as per approved purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate procurement lead times and ensure material availability as per production requirements.

B. Copper Raw Material Procurement

• Coordinate procurement of copper-related raw materials as applicable to the company's product range, including copper rods, strips, sheets, wires and other copper inputs.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control team to ensure materials meet approved technical specifications.
• Verify material specifications, dimensions, grades, purity, conductivity requirements and test certificates, wherever applicable.
• Monitor copper price movements, supplier quotations and market trends to support cost-effective purchasing.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding material availability, quality requirements, delivery schedules and commercial terms.
• Ensure that copper procurement decisions comply with approved specifications, budgets and authorization limits.

C. Supplier Development and Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials, consumables, machinery spares and services.
• Obtain quotations from multiple vendors and prepare comparative statements.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, payment terms and service support.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to obtain competitive rates and favourable commercial terms.
• Maintain an approved vendor list and supplier database.
• Coordinate supplier audits and performance reviews with Quality, where required.
• Resolve supplier-related issues concerning delayed deliveries, material shortages and quality rejections.

D. Purchase Order Management

• Prepare and release purchase orders after obtaining the required approvals.
• Ensure purchase orders contain correct item descriptions, specifications, quantities, rates, GST, delivery schedules, payment terms and other applicable conditions.
• Verify purchase requisitions and ensure that purchases are made within approved budgets and authorization limits.
• Track open purchase orders and pending deliveries.
• Maintain purchase records, quotations, comparative statements, approvals and vendor correspondence.
• Ensure proper documentation for audit, finance and statutory compliance.

E. Cost Control and Savings

• Negotiate purchase prices and commercial terms to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor market rates for copper materials, engineering items, consumables and other frequently purchased materials.
• Analyse historical purchase prices and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Avoid unnecessary emergency purchases and unplanned procurement.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for price verification, invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
• Submit monthly purchase savings and cost-comparison reports to management.

F. Inventory and Stores Coordination

• Coordinate with Stores to verify stock availability before placing purchase orders.
• Monitor minimum, maximum and reorder stock levels for critical materials.
• Avoid overstocking, shortages and unnecessary inventory accumulation.
• Review slow-moving and non-moving materials with Stores and concerned departments.
• Ensure timely receipt and inspection of purchased materials.
• Coordinate with QC and Stores for rejected, damaged or incorrect materials and arrange replacement or corrective action with suppliers.

G. Maintenance and Engineering Purchases

• Procure electrical spares, mechanical spares, bearings, motors, tools, lubricants, consumables and maintenance materials as required.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to understand technical specifications and urgency.
• Ensure procurement of correct makes, models, part numbers and approved equivalents.
• Follow up on critical breakdown-related purchases to minimize equipment downtime.
• Develop alternate suppliers for frequently used and critical maintenance items.

H. Coordination with Internal Departments

• Coordinate with Production and PPC for planned material requirements.
• Coordinate with QC for specifications, inspection requirements and supplier quality concerns.
• Coordinate with Stores for stock availability, GRN status and material receipt.
• Coordinate with Accounts and Finance for invoice matching, payment terms and supplier outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for spare parts and breakdown requirements.
• Provide regular purchase status updates to the Purchase Manager and Plant Head.

I. MIS and Reporting

Prepare And Submit The Following Reports

• Daily pending purchase order and delivery follow-up report.
• Weekly material shortage and critical procurement report.
• Monthly purchase value and cost-saving report.
• Vendor performance and delivery compliance report.
• Purchase price comparison and historical rate analysis.
• Pending material receipt and supplier quality issue report.
• Inventory replenishment and critical stock status report.
• Emergency purchase and deviation report.

J. Compliance and Process Discipline

• Follow the company's purchase policy, approval matrix and procurement procedures.
• Maintain transparency and confidentiality in vendor dealings and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure that purchases are supported by approved requisitions and purchase orders.
• Avoid unauthorized commitments to suppliers.
• Maintain proper documentation for internal and external audits.
• Follow applicable safety, quality and statutory requirements while procuring materials and service

Skills: procurement,availability,maintenance,copper,materials,purchase orders