Sr. Purchase Manager

Aquamech Engg Corporation; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquamech Engg Corporation invites an experienced Sr. Purchase Manager to lead procurement for water and wastewater projects, pharma utilities, and Hi-Purity systems from MIDC Mahape, Navi Mumbai. This full-time, office-based role requires 7+ years of experience and strong vendor negotiation.

You will manage RFQs, purchase orders, subcontracts, import items, and ERP workflows while coordinating with accounts and project teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of purchase experience, with at least 5 years at an EPC contractor.
• Purchase experience in water and wastewater or pharma utilities.
• Strong reading of datasheets and vendor offer comparisons.
• Established vendor base for water and process equipment in India.
• Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-wise procurement plans from the BOQ and execution schedule, and align delivery dates with the project manager.
• Float RFQs, prepare techno-commercial comparisons, and negotiate price, delivery and payment terms.
• Issue and track purchase orders for pumps, blowers, dosing systems, filters, clarifier mechanisms and agitators.
• Procure RO, UF, MBR and EDI membranes and systems, instruments, valves, and SS, UPVC and HDPE piping and fittings.
• Issue work orders for civil, fabrication, insulation and installation subcontracts.
• Handle imported items including supplier finalisation, Incoterms, import documents and customs clearance with the CHA.
• Expedite vendors, arrange stage and final inspections, and collect MTCs, test certificates and warranty documents.
• Develop and evaluate vendors, and maintain the approved vendor list and rate history.
• Track purchase spend against the project budget and flag overruns early.
• Supervise and train junior purchase executives, and set up purchase procedures and ERP workflows.
• Coordinate with accounts on vendor payments, advances and reconciliations.

Skills

Purchase experience

Negotiation

MS Excel

ERP systems

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

The Sr. Purchase Manager will head the complete purchase function for all Aquamech projects, covering water and wastewater treatment, Hi-Purity Water Systems, pharma utilities and cold rooms. The role leads the purchase team and is accountable for the cost, quality and on-time delivery of every bought-out item and subcontract.

Location: MIDC Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Work Mode: Full Time, office based

Experience: 7+ years

Industry: Water Treatment, Wastewater, Hi-Purity Water Systems, Pharma Utilities

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare project-wise procurement plans from the BOQ and execution schedule, and align delivery dates with the project manager
• Float RFQs, prepare techno-commercial comparisons, and negotiate price, delivery and payment terms
• Issue and track purchase orders for pumps, blowers, dosing systems, filters, clarifier mechanisms and agitators
• Procure RO, UF, MBR and EDI membranes and systems, instruments, valves, and SS, UPVC and HDPE piping and fittings
• Procure MCC and PLC panels, cables, electrical items, FRP and MSEP tanks, chemicals and media
• Issue work orders for civil, fabrication, insulation and installation subcontracts
• Handle imported items including supplier finalisation, Incoterms, import documents and customs clearance with the CHA
• Expedite vendors, arrange stage and final inspections, and collect MTCs, test certificates and warranty documents
• Develop and evaluate vendors, and maintain the approved vendor list and rate history
• Track purchase spend against the project budget and flag overruns early
• Supervise and train junior purchase executives, and set up purchase procedures and ERP workflows
• Coordinate with accounts on vendor payments, advances and reconciliations

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of purchase experience, with at least 5 years at an EPC contractor
• Purchase experience in water and wastewater (WTP, ETP, STP, ZLD) or pharma utility and Hi-Purity Water projects
• Sound technical understanding of process equipment to read datasheets and compare vendor offers
• Established vendor base for water and process equipment in India
• Strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems
• Experience in buying for export projects is an added advantage
• Knowledge of SS 316L hygienic piping and pharma documentation requirements is an advantage
• Exposure to cold room equipment such as refrigeration units and PUF panels is an advantage

Note:

Only candidates who have worked in purchase at an EPC contractor in water and wastewater treatment or pharma utility and Hi-Purity Water Systems will be considered.