Senior Purchasing Engineer

Eriez Manufacturing Co.; Chennai; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for self and family

Profit Sharing programme

Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes

Job summary

Eriez Manufacturing Co. is looking for a Senior Engineer – Purchase in Chennai, India. This role focuses on driving strategic procurement decisions, building strong supplier networks, and ensuring operational efficiency. With 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering procurement, candidates will contribute to budgeting and long-term strategies. This position offers opportunities in a global MNC, health insurance, profit sharing, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering industries.
• Strong expertise in sourcing strategy, vendor development, and contract/commercial management.
• Skilled in supplier audits, performance management, and cost optimization.
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of procurement—from RFQs to final delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to drive real cost savings.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance daily.
• Drive long-term supplier partnerships and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing strategy expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Vendor development

ERP proficiency (SAGE / JD Edwards)

Job description

About Us:

Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.

Job Purpose:

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll drive strategic procurement decisions that directly influence operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business continuity. As a Senior Engineer – Purchase, you won’t just execute buying—you’ll shape supplier strategy, strengthen vendor ecosystems, and enable seamless production through smart sourcing and negotiation

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Take complete ownership of procurement—from RFQs to final delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to drive real cost savings.
• Plan purchases in line with production and project needs—no firefighting, only smart planning.
• Contribute directly to budgeting and long- strategies term sourcing.

Build & Strengthen Supplier Network

• Develop a strong, reliable vendor base—not just transactional buying.
• Evaluate, onboard, and improve supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery).
• Create alternate sourcing options to reduce risks and avoid dependency.
• Drive long-term supplier partnerships, not short-term deals.

Work Closely with Core Business Teams

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance daily.
• Ensure smooth material flow and zero disruption to operations.
• Solve supply challenges proactively, not reactively.
• Use ERP systems (SAGE / JD Edwards) to manage and streamline procurement.

Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Work in a structured, ISO-driven environment with clear processes.
• Expedite suppliers are required to drive on-time delivery of materials and services
• Track key metrics like on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory efficiency.
• Lead improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance.
• Bring discipline and efficiency through best practices like 5S, and Lean.

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10 years of hands‑on procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering industries.
• Strong expertise in sourcing strategy, vendor development, and contract/commercial management.
• Skilled in supplier audits, performance management, and cost optimization.
• ERP proficiency (SAGE / JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, ISO-certified environment with cross‑functional collaboration.
• A platform to grow into leadership roles in procurement and supply chain
• Working days- Monday-Friday
• Health Insurance for self and family.
• Profit Sharing programme.
• Multiple Employee centric and well‑being support programmes.