Purchase Engineer

Job Purpose

To manage and execute day-to-day purchasing activities by sourcing materials and services required for manufacturing operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost effectiveness, quality compliance, and adherence to company procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure general purchase items such as raw materials, bought-out parts, consumables, tools, spares, and services.
• Float RFQs, obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, and support negotiation and finalization of prices.
• Create and release Purchase Orders in ERP systems and ensure correctness of technical and commercial terms.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and coordinate with Stores for material receipt and GRN.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in line with technical and commercial requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain supplier master data, price lists, and purchase records in the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Finance for invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation.
• Handle supplier issues related to delivery delays, shortages, rejections, and quality concerns.
• Support audits, ISO compliance, and internal procurement procedures.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing and value engineering.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline

Experience:

• Minimum 1 – 5 years of experience in Purchase in a Manufacturing or Engineering industry

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of engineering materials and general purchase items
• Understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
• ERP knowledge (Infor / SAP / Oracle preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office
• Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
• Strong follow-up, planning, and attention to detail