Senior Engineer, Purchase

IN875 Valmet Flow Control Private Limited; Ambernath; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IN875 Valmet Flow Control Private Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer, Purchase to lead procurement for castings, forgings, valves and critical components in India. You will partner with Production, Quality, Stores and Finance to ensure timely material availability and drive supplier performance improvements.

The role demands 7–10 years in plant procurement, strong knowledge of materials, engineering drawings, and supplier negotiations to optimize costs and ensure quality compliance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and relevant procurement experience.
• 7–10 years in plant procurement with castings, forgings, or valves.
• Ability to read drawings, interpret specs, and manage supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of raw materials, castings, forgings, machined parts, and supplies.
• Coordinate purchase requests, verify data, and ensure timely PO processing.
• Source, develop and manage suppliers to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Analyze quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts for strategic sourcing.
• Partner with Production and Planning to meet material availability and schedules.
• Conduct vendor audits and supplier performance evaluations for compliance.
• Ensure materials meet drawings and standards (API, ISO, PED, ASME, ASTM, EN).
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and aging stock to avoid shortages.
• Coordinate incoming material inspection and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain procurement docs, ERP records, shipping tracking, and logistics coordination.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor development

Contract management

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drive Strategic Procurement Excellence as Senior Engineer, Purchase Are you ready for the next step in your career? We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Purchase to play a key role in managing procurement activities for castings, forgings, critical components, valves, actuators, and oil & gas applications. In this role, you will work closely with Production, Quality, Stores, and Finance teams to ensure the timely availability of materials that keep operations running smoothly. You will have the opportunity to influence supplier performance, drive cost optimization initiatives, improve purchasing processes, and support quality compliance across the supply chain. If you enjoy combining technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and supplier collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of raw materials, castings, forgings, machined components, and company-specific supplies.
• Coordinate purchase requests, verify accuracy, and ensure timely processing of purchase orders.
• Source, develop, and manage suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, quality, and continuity of supply.
• Analyze quotations, negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts, and support strategic sourcing activities.
• Partner with Production and Planning teams to ensure material availability and meet production schedules.
• Conduct vendor audits, supplier performance evaluations, and support compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Ensure procured materials meet specifications, engineering drawings, and standards including API, ASTM, ASME, EN, PED, and ISO requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, inventory turnover, and aging stock to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate incoming material inspection, resolve supplier quality issues, and drive corrective actions when required.
• Maintain procurement documentation, ERP records, purchasing reports, shipment tracking, and coordination with logistics and stores teams.

Expectations from you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in plant procurement.
• Experience in castings, forgings, valves, actuators, or the oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of casting and forging processes, materials, and procurement practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with vendor development, contract management, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management, and procurement documentation.
• Understanding of quality standards, inspection requirements, and audits such as API, ISO, ATEX, and PED.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel for vendor development activities and supplier audits.

To succeed in this role Success in this role requires strong expertise in plant procurement, supplier management, and sourcing of castings, forgings, and critical engineered components. You will need to combine technical understanding of materials, drawings, and industry standards with strong commercial judgment to negotiate effectively, optimize costs, and ensure reliable supply. The ability to build productive vendor partnerships, coordinate across multiple functions, and continuously improve purchasing processes will be essential.

Valmet’s Leadership Principles

• Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with opportunities to contribute to business success while developing your professional expertise. You will work in a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, learning, and innovation are valued. We support our employees with modern tools, development opportunities, and a workplace where diverse perspectives help drive better outcomes. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation or political views.

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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