Procurement Engineer

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Job Purpose

Manage procurement activities for operation and maintenance of CBG plants, ensuring timely availability of materials, spares, consumables, and services at competitive prices, while adhering to company standards and vendor policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, source, and procure required materials (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, utility spares, lubricants, PPE, consumables) for plant operation and maintenance.
• Receive and process material indents from sites; convert into purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) in ERP.
• Float RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, finalize vendors, and ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid downtime and reorder as per minimum stock norms.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for materials and services.
• Establish vendor master data (certifications, GST, KYC) and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate and finalize rate contracts/AMCs. Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews.
• Coordinate site and vendor visits to resolve issues relating to quality, delivery, or service.
• Float and finalize service orders (AMC, repairs, fabrication, manpower, logistics, utilities).
• Verify and process vendor service bills. Coordinate with plant teams to validate services and prepare service entry sheets in ERP.
• Track contract validity, renewals, and invoice status. Maintain documentation for agreements and completion certificates.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and credit terms for cost efficiency.
• Benchmark market prices, support cost-saving initiatives, and prepare procurement budgets/reports.
• Ensure procurement aligns with commercial and financial approval matrix.
• Liaise among sites, stores, accounts, and vendors for smooth procurement.
• Maintain all procurement documentation (PRs, POs, delivery challans, GRNs, invoices).
• Track pending deliveries and open orders for closure. Support audit and compliance documentation.
• Ensure procured items meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and PESO norms for biogas operations.
• Uphold ethical sourcing and promote sustainable procurement practices.
• Operate ERP (Oracle/SAP) for procurement, billing, and material tracking.
• Maintain accurate data entries for all transactions and generate monthly MIS reports.
• Utilize MS Office for analyses and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: B.Tech / B.E (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Experience: 3-5 years in procurement and service contracting within Biogas / CBG / Waste-to-Energy / Industrial O&M sector. Must have experience in both material procurement and service billing for plant operations.

Exposure to vendor development and cost control for plant spares and services.

Skills & Competencies

Technical:

ERP (Oracle/SAP), MS Office, Auto-CAD (drawing verification).

Functional:

• Procurement and sourcing management.
• Service billing and contract administration.
• Cost control and commercial evaluation.
• Vendor negotiation and monitoring.
• Inventory planning and logistics coordination.

Behavioural:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• An Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Multitasking and coordination ability.
• Attention to accuracy and documentation discipline.