Procurement Engineer

Job Title: Material Procurement Engineer – Greenfield Projects

Department: Project Procurement / Material

Reporting To: Procurement Manager
Location: Harihar Karnataka
Experience: 5 to 8 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

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Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Material Procurement Engineer to join our team for a Greenfield project. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement activities of mechanical equipment and materials, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and quality compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and a good network with vendors and suppliers.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Sourcing:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, FRP components, valves, compressors, etc.
• Float RFQs (Request for Quotation), evaluate commercial and technical offers, and conduct negotiations.
• Ensure timely procurement in line with project timelines and budget constraints.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost competitiveness and quality.

2. Technical Evaluation & Vendor Coordination:

• Coordinate with engineering and design teams for material specifications.
• Perform technical bid evaluations (TBE) in collaboration with project and design engineers.
• Conduct vendor audits, technical capability assessments, and site visits when necessary.
• Manage vendor drawing/document review process in coordination with engineering.

 

 

 

3. Project Planning & Coordination:

• Align procurement schedules with project execution timelines.
• Work closely with project management, construction, and logistics teams to ensure seamless delivery and material availability.
• Prepare and maintain procurement status reports and dashboards for stakeholder updates.

4. Commercial Negotiations & Compliance:

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery conditions, warranties, and penalties.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Manage contract execution and resolve commercial disputes with vendors, if any.

5. Inventory & Logistics Coordination:

• Liaise with stores and logistics for delivery follow-ups, inspection coordination, and material inwarding.
• Monitor inventory levels and raise alerts for critical or delayed components.

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 4–8 years of experience in procurement/material sourcing in industrial or infrastructure projects, preferably Greenfield or Brownfield setups.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical components: pumps, motors, gearboxes, FRP tanks/piping, valves, etc.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or other ERP tools) and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and internal stakeholder management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

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