Purchase Engineer

End-to-End Procurement Execution for fixtures and automation equipment across all five plants.

Coordinate with suppliers to:

Visit the plant and gather technical inputs.

Develop detailed concept drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).

Submit comprehensive quotations including:

Raw material invoices

Proprietary item specifications and make

Detailed cost break-up

Collaborate with internal departments (Process Engineering / Maintenance) to:

Review and approve concepts and BOMs.

Standardize concepts for uniformity across suppliers.

Conduct thorough technical and commercial evaluations:

Benchmark against customer-paid prices and past purchases.

Validate proprietary item prices through online sources.

Finalize pricing and issue Purchase Orders with clear lead time commitments.

Monitor supplier progress through daily stage-wise follow-ups; conduct site visits as needed.

Escalate technical or timeline issues promptly to the reporting manager.

Maintain a centralized tracker capturing plan, progress, and action items for all ongoing fixture and automation projects.

Eligibility Criteria:

Education:

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of experience.

Candidates with a Mechatronics background will be given preference.

Experience:

Must have hands-on experience in fixture and automation equipment manufacturing.

Strong understanding of design and manufacturing processes.

Willingness to travel to supplier locations, including outstation visits.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in engineering drawing interpretation and design software.

Strong understanding of process requirements and ability to communicate technical issues effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

Software Proficiency:

Advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, Design Software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), and SAP-ERP.