Purchase Engineer / Procurement Engineer – Wiring Harness & Electrical Components

Celestix Industries; Ahmedabad; Remote; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestix Industries is seeking a Purchase Engineer/Procurement Engineer to manage technical purchasing for wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and electrical components. You will handle supplier identification, RFQs, price negotiation, P.O. management, and material planning to ensure on‑time manufacturing.

The role emphasizes BOM understanding, cross-reference management, and development of alternate suppliers to reduce risk and cost. On-site manufacturing focus in Changodar/Ahmedabad area.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, technical sourcing or vendor development in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source wire, cable, connectors, terminals, housings and related components, review BOMs and supplier lists.

Skills

Technical purchasing

Strategic sourcing

Vendor development

Supplier management

Material planning

Inventory control

Purchase orders

Cost reduction

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Automobile Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

# Purchase Engineer / Procurement Engineer – Wiring Harness & Electrical Components* 2-6 years* ₹ 4-6 LPA* Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat* On-site* Full-timePurchase EngineeringWiring Harness ProcurementElectrical Component SourcingStrategic SourcingVendor DevelopmentSupplier ManagementProcurement PlanningMaterial PlanningInventory ControlCost NegotiationCommercial NegotiationCost ReductionPurchase OrdersSupply Chain ManagementJIT InventorySupplier QualityERP SystemsLogistics CoordinationISO 9001:2015IATF 16949:2016Apply For This Job## **About the Role**Celestix Industries is looking for an experienced **Purchase Engineer / Procurement Engineer** to manage technical purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor development and material procurement for wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and electrical components.The role involves supplier identification, RFQ management, price negotiation, purchase order management, material planning, inventory control and procurement cost reduction.We are looking for someone who can understand engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs), identify reliable suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing, develop approved alternatives and ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.This is a hands-on **manufacturing procurement and supply chain** role, not simply purchase order processing.## **Key Responsibilities**### **1. Technical Purchasing & Component Sourcing*** Source wire and cable, connectors, terminals, housings, seals, grommets, sleeves, heat-shrink tubing, braided sleeves, tapes, clips, cable ties, labels, fasteners, plastic components and packaging materials.* Handle procurement of automotive wire, UL wire, PVC and silicone wire, battery cables, shielded cables and other specialty wires.* Understand manufacturer part numbers, technical datasheets, connector compatibility, engineering specifications and approved cross-references.* Work with components from manufacturers such as TE Connectivity, Molex, JST, Yazaki, Sumitomo, Aptiv, Amphenol, Hirose, Phoenix Contact, Deutsch, 3M and Panduit.* Review BOMs, technical requirements and approved supplier lists before purchasing. Ensure component substitutions receive appropriate engineering and customer approval.### **2. Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development & Supplier Management*** Identify, evaluate and develop domestic and international suppliers for electrical and wiring harness components.* Obtain competitive RFQs and compare pricing, MOQ, lead times, tooling costs, freight, duties, payment terms and total landed costs.* Negotiate prices, annual rate contracts, credit terms, minimum order quantities and delivery commitments.* Develop alternate suppliers to reduce single-source dependency and improve supply reliability.* Monitor vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness and corrective-action closure.* Coordinate supplier qualification, sample approvals, trials and supplier development with Engineering and Quality.### **3. Cost Reduction & Commercial Negotiation*** Identify purchasing cost-reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, volume negotiations, domestic sourcing, supplier consolidation and improved commercial terms.* Evaluate technically approved equivalent components and cross-references to reduce costs.* Optimize freight, MOQ, purchasing quantities and supplier lead times.* Maintain measurable records of procurement savings.* Support new customer quotations, annual pricing reviews, engineering changes and NPD costing with accurate supplier pricing.### **4. Material Planning, Inventory Control & Supply Chain Coordination*** Coordinate with Planning, Production, Engineering and Stores to ensure uninterrupted material availability.* Review inventory, customer backlog, forecast demand, safety stock, open POs and supplier lead times.* Identify material shortages, long-lead components, single-source risks and potential delivery delays.* Recommend purchasing adjustments to avoid production stoppages, excess stock, obsolete inventory and unnecessary working-capital investment.* Support procurement planning, purchase planning and inventory optimization using BOM and ERP data.### **5. Purchase Order Management & Supplier Follow-Up*** Prepare accurate purchase orders covering part numbers, specifications, quantities, prices, currencies, delivery dates and commercial terms.* Follow up on order confirmations, supplier production, dispatch, shipping and expected receipt dates.* Coordinate domestic purchasing, import procurement, international sourcing, freight and customs-related requirements where applicable.* Escalate supply delays proactively and coordinate corrective actions.* Maintain accurate supplier information, pricing, lead times, MOQ and procurement records in ERP.### **6. Supplier Quality, Engineering & NPD Support*** Coordinate with Quality on rejected materials, incorrect components, dimensional issues and supplier defects.* Follow up on supplier corrective actions, CAPA and 8D reports; support PPAP, APQP and supplier audits where applicable.* Support New Product Development (NPD) through prototype sourcing, sample procurement, component cost comparisons and lead-time evaluation.* Coordinate technical clarifications with Engineering and suppliers to ensure purchased materials meet approved specifications.### **7. Procurement MIS & Performance Reporting*** Maintain purchasing reports covering open and overdue POs, material shortages, purchase values, supplier delivery performance and inventory exposure.* Track vendor development, cost reduction, long-lead materials and critical procurement risks.* Use ERP and Excel for purchase order tracking, supplier comparisons, procurement reporting and data accuracy.* Support continuous improvements in purchasing efficiency, supplier reliability and supply chain management.## **Required Experience*** **3–8 years of experience** in purchasing, procurement, technical sourcing or vendor development within a manufacturing environment.* Experience sourcing electrical components, wiring harness materials, connectors, terminals, wire and cable is strongly preferred.* Strong knowledge of supplier evaluation, RFQ management, price negotiation, strategic sourcing, purchase order management and material planning.* Ability to understand technical specifications, engineering BOMs, manufacturer part numbers and component cross-references.* Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.* Knowledge of import procurement, supplier quality, inventory control and procurement cost reduction is an advantage.## **Qualifications**Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Automobile Engineering or a related discipline.Candidates with strong technical purchasing experience in relevant manufacturing industries may also be considered.## **Preferred Industry Background*** Wiring Harness & Cable Assemblies* Electrical & Electronic Components* Automotive Components* Connector Manufacturing* Cable Manufacturing* Switchgear* Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)* Industrial Electrical Products* Home AppliancesCandidates currently working as a **Purchase Engineer, Senior Purchase Engineer, Procurement Engineer, Purchase Executive, Procurement Executive, Sourcing Engineer, Vendor Development Engineer, Buyer or Senior Buyer** are encouraged to apply.## **Ideal Candidate**We want someone who goes beyond simply issuing purchase orders.The ideal candidate can review a technical BOM, identify qualified suppliers, compare quotations, negotiate pricing, develop alternate sources and ensure material availability without unnecessarily increasing inventory.They should proactively identify supply risks, reduce procurement costs, improve supplier performance and coordinate effectively with Engineering, Planning, Production, Quality and Finance.**Our priority is a technically knowledgeable procurement professional who can combine strategic sourcing, vendor management, cost reduction and reliable material availability to support manufacturing operations.**