Purchase – Engineering Support

Zoho; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 469,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Kolkata seeks a Purchase professional with strong technical knowledge to manage engineering procurement activities, including technical evaluation, OEM coordination, equipment standardization, and vendor development.

You will prepare and review technical specifications, evaluate vendor offers, coordinate with OEMs, and drive cost optimization through Value Engineering while ensuring technical compliance across all purchases.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Technical Purchase / Engineering Procurement.
• Experience in RFQs, technical specifications, vendor evaluation, and OEM coordination.
• Good vendor management, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Technical Specifications and RFQs as per engineering requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluation of equipment, materials, and vendor offers.
• Coordinate with OEMs and technical vendors for specifications and clarifications.
• Support equipment standardization, make finalization, and OEM selection.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable OEMs and approved makes.
• Drive Value Engineering initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and performance.
• Support Technology Scouting and identify new products/equipment in the market.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Operations, and other stakeholders for procurement requirements.
• Ensure technical compliance of purchased equipment and materials.

Skills

Technical Purchase

Vendor Management

RFQ Evaluation

Negotiation

Communication

Education

B.Tech / Diploma – Mechanical or relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description – Purchase – Engineering Support

Location: Kolkata

Qualification: B.Tech / Diploma – Mechanical or relevant Engineering discipline

Experience: 8 years Relevant experience in Technical Purchase / Engineering Procurement / Industrial Procurement

Salary - Up to 70K gross

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase professional with strong technical knowledge to manage engineering procurement activities, including technical evaluation, OEM coordination, equipment standardization, and vendor development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Technical Specifications and RFQs as per engineering requirements.
  
• Conduct technical evaluation of equipment, materials, and vendor offers.
  
• Coordinate with OEMs and technical vendors for specifications and clarifications.
  
• Support equipment standardization, make finalization, and OEM selection .
  
• Evaluate and recommend suitable OEMs and approved makes .
  
• Drive Value Engineering initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and performance.
  
• Support Technology Scouting and identify new products/equipment in the market.
  
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Operations, and other stakeholders for procurement requirements.
  
• Ensure technical compliance of purchased equipment and materials.
  

Key Sourcing Categories

Experience in sourcing/procurement of:

• Conveyors, Crushers & Screens
  
• DG Sets, Motors & Pumps
  
• Fabrication Items
  
• Electrical Components
  
• Heavy Machinery Spares & Industrial Consumables
  

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Technical Purchase / Engineering Procurement .
  
• Experience in RFQs, technical specifications, vendor evaluation, and OEM coordination .
  
• Good vendor management, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills .
  
• Ability to understand and evaluate technical equipment specifications.