Sr. Purchase Engineer

Sr. Purchase Engineer

Guindy, Chennai

4 years

Technical sourcing of engineering componentsReview and interpretation of engineering drawingsPreparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs)Evaluation and comparison of vendor quotationsVendor negotiation and relationship managementVendor performance evaluation and approved vendor list maintenanceProcurement of MRO and fabricated partsImport procurement coordination and customs clearanceDocumentation for import and procurement processesKnowledge of GST and HSN codesExperience with Letter of Credit (LC) and Annual Rate Contracts (ARC)Proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reportingUse of ERP systems such as SAP or TallyMonitoring procurement KPIs and purchase reportingCost optimization and cost-saving initiativesCompliance with procurement SOPsCollaboration with engineering and production teamsStrong analytical and negotiation skillsProcess-oriented procurement managementCommunication skills for cross-functional coordination

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Purchase Engineer / Assistant Manager to manage end-to-end procurement of engineering components, MRO, and imported materials. The role involves technical sourcing, vendor development, cost optimization, import coordination, and ensuring timely procurement while maintaining quality and compliance with procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle end-to-end procurement of engineering components, fabricated parts, MRO, and imported items

Review technical drawings, prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations, and negotiate pricing, payment, and delivery terms

Develop and manage vendor relationships, maintain approved vendor lists, and evaluate vendor performance

Coordinate import procurement, customs clearance, and documentation with freight forwarders, CHA, and finance teams

Monitor procurement KPIs, maintain purchase reports, ensure SOP compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely material availability and quality standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (Mandatory)

4–7 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in technical/engineering procurement

Strong experience in RFQ preparation, comparative statements, vendor negotiation, and drawing-based procurement

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage domestic and import procurement

Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Tally or similar), and procurement documentation

Knowledge of import processes, GST, HSN codes, Letter of Credit (LC), and Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) is preferred

Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and process-oriented mindset