Store & Procurement Engineer

Niqo Robotics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Niqo Robotics is seeking a proactive Store & Procurement Engineer to manage day-to-day store operations, procurement activities, and inventory control at our Peenya manufacturing facility. The role focuses on ensuring material availability for production and accurate stock records.

You will coordinate with suppliers, handle ERP-based transactions, and support warehouse operations with emphasis on FIFO/FEFO, cycle counts, and timely replenishment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Stores, Procurement, or Inventory Management in a manufacturing company.
• Experience handling mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle ERP experience preferred).
• Good understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Store Operations: Manage day‑to‑day store activities, including material receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch.
• Procurement: Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders; identify and develop vendors; obtain quotations and negotiate terms.
• Inventory & Material Planning: Track inventory consumption and monitor material availability; support BOM verification and material reconciliation.
• Coordination: Work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams; coordinate with logistics partners and audits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Niqo Robotics is looking for a proactive Store & Procurement Engineer to manage day-to-day store operations, procurement activities, and inventory control at our manufacturing facility in Peenya. The ideal candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering background with hands‑on experience in procurement, warehouse management, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.

The role involves ensuring uninterrupted material availability for production, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day store activities, including material receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain proper identification, storage, and traceability of materials.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory verification.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Monitor minimum stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards within the store.

Procurement

• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders as per production requirements.
• Identify and develop vendors for mechanical, electrical, and standard components.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Follow up on pending purchase orders and expedite critical items.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor documentation.

Inventory & Material Planning

• Track inventory consumption and monitor material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain inventory records for raw materials, bought‑out parts, consumables, and spare parts.
• Support BOM verification and material reconciliation.
• Handle warranty returns, rejected materials, and non‑moving inventory.

Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Coordinate with logistics partners for inbound material deliveries.
• Ensure all material movements are properly documented and recorded.
• Support internal and external inventory audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Stores, Procurement, or Inventory Management in a manufacturing company.
• Experience handling mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle ERP experience preferred).
• Good understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, and warehouse operations.