Purchase Engineer

As a Purchase Engineer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement for indirect materials (MRO items, tools, office supplies, services) and capex items (machinery, plant equipment, infrastructure projects). This includes analyzing technical specifications and requirements with cross-functional teams, preparing and floating RFQs, evaluating techno-commercial bids, and conducting vendor negotiations. You will ensure timely ordering and delivery of capex equipment in alignment with project deadlines and develop and maintain vendor relationships, including performance evaluations and onboarding. Your role will also involve monitoring market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction or value improvement, maintaining accurate procurement records and reports for audits and management reviews, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, safety norms, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date scrap inventory and disposal records, coordinating with approved vendors for timely collection and disposal, and conducting regular scrap yard inspections to ensure proper segregation and safety compliance. You will also invite quotations, negotiate prices, and finalize scrap sales in alignment with company policies, track market scrap rates, and ensure disposal processes meet local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Supporting audits, providing periodic reports on scrap sales and stock status, and submitting MIS to the management will also be part of your responsibilities. To qualify for this role, you should have a Diploma/bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, along with 5-8 years of experience in purchasing indirect materials and capital equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or project-based environment. Proficiency in ERP systems (D365), excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills, as well as an understanding of commercial contracts, project procurement, and industrial standards, are required. Additionally, you should have 3-6 years of experience in scrap handling/disposal, preferably in a manufacturing setup, familiarity with environmental laws, waste disposal norms, and compliance procedures, strong communication, record-keeping, and negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and external vendors.,