SENIOR ENGINEER - Purchase

PRIME FUNCTION

To drive strategic procurement activities with a strong focus on costing, supplier evaluation, and compliance, while ensuring cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and adherence to quality and audit standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed costing analysis including machining costs, commodity pricing, and use of costing tools.
• Execute techno-commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost efficiency and value optimization.
• Manage supplier evaluation, development, and performance monitoring to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Conduct and support supplier audits, customer audits, and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IATF and ESG requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for procurement planning and execution.
• Utilize SAP (MM Module) for procurement processes, reporting, and documentation.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

AUTHORITY

• Authorized to negotiate with suppliers within defined commercial limits.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on performance and compliance criteria.
• Participate in audits and represent the purchase function during reviews.
• Escalate critical procurement and supplier-related issues to management.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

• Experience: 4–5 years in Purchase/Procurement (preferably in manufacturing)
• Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of costing (machining, commodity pricing, costing tools)
  • Working knowledge of SAP (MM Module)
  • Understanding of IATF standards and ESG practices
• Functional Skills:
  • Techno-commercial negotiation
  • Supplier evaluation and supplier development
  • Audit handling (supplier, customer, and external audits)
• Behavioral Skills:
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Result-oriented with attention to detail
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Cost savings achieved through negotiation and strategic sourcing
• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost adherence)
• Audit compliance and successful closure of audit findings
• Timely procurement execution and SAP transaction accuracy
• Contribution to continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives

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