Senior Engineer – Purchase

Jobitus; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement professional in India to lead end-to-end procurement for raw materials, BOP, and non-BOM items, while aligning with the production plan and implementing ABC/Min-Max strategies to avoid line stoppages.

The role requires BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years in automotive/heavy engineering/manufacturing, with strong negotiation, cost analysis, and SAP MM skills. GST compliance and supplier management are essential.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7+ years core procurement experience in automotive/heavy engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, costing knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement for raw materials, BOP, and non-BOM items.
• Align procurement with production plans and implement ABC/Min-Max analyses.
• Manage supplier development, audits, and QCD performance reviews.
• Operate SAP MM for PRs/POs and ensure GST compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate GRN verification and invoice approvals with Finance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Manufacturing process understanding

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Category Management: Execute end-to-end procurement for Raw Materials (e.g., steel, sheets, forgings), BOP (Bought-Out Parts), and Non-BOM items (MRO spares, consumables, tools, and plant services).
• Cost Optimization: Conduct clean-sheet costing, market analysis, and commercial negotiations to achieve target cost reductions.
• Material Planning: Align procurement schedules with the production plan (PPC) to maintain optimal inventory levels, implementing ABC and Min-Max analysis to mitigate line-stoppage risks.

Vendor Development & Management

• Supplier Development: Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-performing suppliers to build a resilient supply chain ecosystem.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews tracking Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) metrics.
• Relationship Management: Resolve day-to-day supplier issues related to payments, quality rejections (Red Bin tracking), and delivery deviations.

SAP Execution & Documentation

• ERP Operations: Proficiently manage the SAP MM module to generate Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Outline Agreements.
• Compliance: Ensure accurate tax structures (GST), commercial terms, and company compliance policies are maintained across all documentation.
• Invoice Verification: Coordinate closely with the Finance and Stores teams for GRN (Goods Receipt Note) verification, invoice approvals, and the resolution of debit notes.

Candidate Profile & Prerequisites

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of core procurement experience within the automotive, heavy engineering, or manufacturing industries.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP (MM Module), Microsoft Excel, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Core Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation, costing knowledge, understanding of manufacturing processes (casting, molding, machining), and analytical skills.