Purchase Executive - Engineering Material

Promea Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Promea Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad is hiring an Engineering Material Purchase Executive to manage procurement of materials for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves vendor management, procurement coordination, and compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 1–4 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation skills and ERP knowledge are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in relevant engineering field.
• 1–4 years of experience in engineering material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and manage materials for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Coordinate procurement activities with various departments.
• Negotiate with vendors for pricing and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering materials

Vendor negotiation skills

Understanding of pharmaceutical industry requirements

ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle)

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Additional qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job ID - 1079

Job Description

The Engineering Material Purchase Executive is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring timely availability of engineering and maintenance materials required for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The role involves vendor management, cost optimization, compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards, and coordination with engineering, maintenance, and stores departments.

Procurement Activities

• Procure engineering, utility, maintenance, and spare parts materials as per approved purchase requisitions.
• Source materials such as pumps, motors, valves, bearings, HVAC components, electrical items, instrumentation spares, piping materials, and utility equipment.
• Obtain quotations from approved vendors and perform comparative analysis.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements.
• Generate Purchase Orders (POs) and monitor order execution.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers.
• Maintain approved vendor lists in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor vendor performance related to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate vendor audits and qualification activities when required.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Work closely with engineering and stores teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor consumption trends and initiate procurement for critical spares.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and compliance.
• Support annual budgeting and cost-control initiatives.

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, QA, and finance departments.
• Ensure proper documentation of procurement records and purchase transactions.
• Track material deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company SOPs, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain complete documentation for audits and inspections.
• Adhere to company procurement policies and ethical sourcing practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional qualification in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 1–4 years of experience in engineering material procurement, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare industries.
• Experience handling maintenance and utility spare procurement is preferred.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of engineering materials, spare parts, and industrial equipment.
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry requirements and GMP environment.
• ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar systems).
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time material availability.
• Purchase cost savings achieved.
• Vendor delivery performance.
• Reduction in stock-outs of critical spares.
• Procurement cycle time.
• Compliance with SOPs and audit requirements.