SENIOR ENGINEER - Purchase

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 950,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to drive strategic costing, supplier evaluation, and compliance across manufacturing operations in Bengaluru, India. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier performance improvements, and adherence to IATF and ESG standards.

You will conduct detailed costing analyses, negotiate techno-commercially with suppliers, manage audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using SAP MM to support planning,

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in Purchase/Procurement (manufacturing preferred).
• BE in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong costing knowledge and auditing exposure.
• SAP MM module working knowledge and ERP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Costing analysis including machining costs and pricing.
• Techno-commercial negotiations to improve cost efficiency.
• Manage supplier evaluation, development, and performance.
• Conduct supplier and external audits and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for procurement planning.
• Use SAP MM for procurement processes, reporting.

Skills

Costing

Techno-commercial negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Audit handling

SAP MM

IATF

ESG

Education

BE in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

To drive strategic procurement activities with a strong focus on costing, supplier evaluation, and compliance, while ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and adherence to quality and audit standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed costing analysis including machining costs, commodity pricing, and use of costing tools.
• Execute techno-commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency and value optimization.
• Manage supplier evaluation, development, and performance monitoring to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Conduct and support supplier audits, customer audits, and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IATF and ESG requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for procurement planning and execution.
• Utilize SAP (MM Module) for procurement processes, reporting, and documentation.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

AUTHORITY

• Authorized to negotiate with suppliers within defined commercial limits.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on performance and compliance criteria.
• Participate in audits and represent the purchase function during reviews.
• Escalate critical procurement and supplier-related issues to management.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

• Experience: 4-5 years in Purchase/Procurement (preferably in manufacturing)
• Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of costing (machining, commodity pricing, costing tools)
  • Working knowledge of SAP (MM Module)
  • Understanding of IATF standards and ESG practices
• Functional Skills:
  • Techno-commercial negotiation
  • Supplier evaluation and supplier development
  • Audit handling (supplier, customer, and external audits)
• Behavioral Skills:
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Result-oriented with attention to detail

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Cost savings achieved through negotiation and strategic sourcing
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost adherence)
• Audit compliance and successful closure of audit findings
• Timely procurement execution and SAP transaction accuracy
• Contribution to continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives