Vendor Development

Epack Prefab; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Epack Prefab in India seeks an experienced Vendor Development Engineer to identify, evaluate, and manage PEB fabrication vendors across South India for structural steel projects. You will source suppliers, assess capabilities, ensure quality compliance, and drive cost optimization to meet project timelines.

The role requires 5–10 years in vendor development or fabrication, strong negotiation, MS Excel/ERP skills, and willingness to travel throughout the South region.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Civil, Production, or Metallurgical Eng.
• 5–10 years in vendor development or fabrication in the PEB/structural steel industry.
• Experience handling fabrication vendors is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new PEB fabrication vendors in South India.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, capacity, and infrastructure.
• Conduct vendor audits and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Projects.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Visit fabrication units for progress and quality inspections.
• Maintain vendor database and audit reports.

Skills

PEB fabrication

Vendor auditing

Negotiation

Quality assurance

MS Excel

ERP

Vendor management

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical, Civil, Production, or Metallurgical Eng.

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Vendor Development Engineer to identify, develop, and manage fabrication vendors across South India for PEB structural steel projects. The candidate will be responsible for vendor sourcing, capability assessment, quality compliance, cost optimization, and ensuring timely delivery as per project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new PEB fabrication vendors across South India.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, infrastructure, machinery, manpower, and production capacity.
• Conduct vendor audits and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company standards.
• Develop a strong vendor network for structural steel fabrication and allied works.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Quality, and Project teams for production planning.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Resolve fabrication, quality, and production-related issues with vendors.
• Ensure timely execution of fabrication orders to meet project timelines.
• Maintain vendor database, performance scorecards, and audit reports.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through alternate vendor development and process improvements.
• Visit fabrication units regularly for progress monitoring and quality inspections.

Eligibility

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, Production, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience: 5-10 years in Vendor Development, Procurement, or Fabrication within the PEB/Structural Steel industry.
• Experience in handling fabrication vendors is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of PEB fabrication processes.
• Understanding of structural steel drawings and fabrication standards.
• Vendor sourcing and evaluation.
• Commercial negotiation and cost analysis.
• Quality assurance and vendor auditing.
• Knowledge of welding, painting, blasting, and fabrication inspection.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and vendor management systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with PEB manufacturers or structural steel fabrication companies.
• Existing network of fabrication vendors in South India.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South region.

Key Competencies

• Vendor Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Cost Optimization
• Analytical & Problem Solving
• Project Coordination
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management