Purchase Engineer(Industrial automation)in Product based Co

Seventh Contact Hiring Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Seventh Contact Hiring Solutions is seeking a Purchase Engineer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and optical components. You will review R&D drawings/BOMs, source specialized parts, and support design engineers with VE ideas.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement within capital equipment or precision manufacturing, with strong negotiation and technical reading skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics engineering.
• 3–5 years in purchase, sourcing, or similar role in capital equipment, machine building or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with vision systems, precision sensors, or motion control components is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and import/export procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management for mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and optical components.
• Review BOMs and technical specs from R&D; source highly specialized components.
• Lead cost negotiations and manage procurement budgets and payment terms.
• Coordinate RFQs, POs, and track orders; mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with QA to resolve supplier quality issues and drive CAPA.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost analysis

Reading drawings & GD&T

Risk management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics

Tools

Zoho Procurement

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, select, and develop reliable suppliers for custom and standard components (mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and optical).
• Conduct technical and commercial assessments of new and existing suppliers, including audits and capability reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure partnership and continuous improvement.

2. Technical Procurement:

• Review and analyze engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications from the R&D team.
• Source highly specialized components, including:

1. oPrecision linear motion systems (guides, ball screws, actuators)
2. oMachine vision systems (cameras, lenses, lighting)
3. oSensors (LVDT, Laser, Vision)
4. oAutomation components (PLCs, servo motors, drives)
5. oFabricated parts (machined frames, enclosures)
6. oComputing hardware and control systems

• Provide technical support to the purchasing team and offer value engineering suggestions to design engineers.

3. Cost Negotiation & Budget Management:

• Lead cost negotiations to achieve the best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedules without compromising quality.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
• Work with finance and project management to maintain procurement budgets.

4. Supply Chain Coordination & Risk Management:

• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Purchase Orders (POs), and manage order acknowledgements.
• Proactively track orders and manage the supply chain to prevent production delays.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (single-source items, long lead times, geopolitical factors).
• Implement inventory optimization strategies for critical components.

5. Quality Assurance Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any incoming quality issues (IQC), rejections, or non-conformances with suppliers.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Purchase Engineer, Sourcing Engineer, or a similar role in

a capital equipment, machine building, or precision manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience in sourcing a wide range of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with vision systems, precision sensors, or motion control components.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Zoho Procurement).
• Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export procedures.
• Understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

Key Competencies

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of engineering principles and components.
• Negotiation & Analytical Skills: Data-driven with a proven ability to drive cost savings.
• Problem-Solver: Proactive in identifying and resolving supply chain issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with engineers and suppliers effectively.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in managing orders, specifications, and documentation.