Graduate Engineer Trainee - Purchase

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

• Assist in issuing RFQs, collecting quotations, and preparing cost comparison sheets.
• Support purchase order creation, follow-up, and supplier communication.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
  

Vendor Development

• Coordinate supplier data collection, capability assessment, and onboarding formalities.
• Participate in supplier evaluation for quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
• Support new part developments and prototype sourcing activities.
  

Costing & Negotiation Support

• Assist in cost breakdown analysis of mechanical, electrical, and plastic components.
• Benchmark raw material prices, logistics, and tooling costs.
• Prepare negotiation summaries and savings trackers.
  

Process & Documentation

• Maintain and update supplier master data, contracts, and audit documentation. Support PPAP / APQP documentation and ECN (Engineering Change Note) implementation.
• Track supplier performance KPIs (OTIF, PPM, Cost, Responsiveness).
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Quality, R&D, and Production teams for supplier approvals, rejections, and issue resolutions.
• Participate in daily meetings (SQCDP / MPS / SIOP) to support material readiness.
  

Learning & Development

• Understand end-to-end automotive sourcing processes from RFQ to mass production.
• Learn about international sourcing, import management, and localization projects
• Participate in structured rotation programs within SCM and Purchase functions.
  

Educational Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• 20232025 batch preferred.
  

Key Skills Required

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and automotive components.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials (steel, rubber, plastic, fasteners).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Good communication and coordination ability.
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership.