Purchase Engineer

Job Description: Purchase Engineer

Company: Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd. Location: SUPA Plant, Maharashtra Function: Purchase / Supply Chain Management Experience: 5+ years Reports to: Purchase Manager / SCM Lead

Role Purpose

Manage procurement activities for the SUPA plant, ensuring materials, components, consumables and services are sourced at competitive cost and delivered on time, with the required quality and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requirements for plant operations, production, maintenance and other functions.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, delivery and service.
• Obtain and compare quotations; negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Create and release purchase orders in line with approved requirements and company processes.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays or shortages.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, Finance and Maintenance teams to clarify specifications and priorities.
• Support supplier development and alternate sourcing to improve availability and reduce procurement risk.
• Review supplier performance and coordinate corrective actions for quality, delivery or service concerns.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, value analysis and sourcing improvements.
• Maintain purchase records, quotations, approvals, contracts and supplier documentation.
• Support invoice and payment issue resolution by coordinating with suppliers and Finance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval limits and applicable procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Automobile or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchase or procurement, preferably in an automotive, EV or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in supplier coordination, commercial negotiation, purchase orders and delivery follow-up.
• Working knowledge of ERP or purchase management systems and MS Excel.
• Ability to understand technical specifications, drawings and purchase requirements.

Key Skills

• Negotiation and cost analysis
• Supplier management and follow-up
• Planning and prioritisation
• Cross-functional coordination
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time delivery of purchased materials and services
• Purchase cost savings and adherence to approved budgets
• Supplier quality and delivery performance
• Reduction in shortages and urgent purchases
• Accuracy of purchase orders and procurement records
• Timely resolution of supplier and invoice issues