9 Purchase Engineering Jobs

We are Hiring for Senior Engineer Purchase for our Global Manufacturing MNC in Oragadam Chennai Kindly look for candidates for CAPEX/Machinery Purchaser (Engineer Senior Engineer) Location: Oragadam, Chennai Qualification: Diploma Mechanical BE Mechanical Looking for an experienced Machinery Purchaser to drive end-to-end procurement for capital equipment. If you have a strong mechanical background and expertise in sourcing Injection Molding, Tooling Dept Machines (CNC, VMC, EDM, Wire EDM, Milling, Grinding), Stamping, Automation, Special Purpose Machines, Rubber Compression, or CNC Lathe (any 4 preferred), we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement for high-value machinery & equipment Define equipment specifications & sourcing needs with project teams Lead vendor selection, RFQ/RFI, bid evaluations & negotiations Develop a strong network of domestic & international suppliers Evaluate machine reliability, quality, and service support Drive cost-effective purchasing while ensuring on-time delivery Track market trends & emerging technologies for strategic planning Required Skills: Strong mechanical & manufacturing process knowledge Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) Excellent negotiation, analytical & project management skills Familiarity with factory layouts, technical specifications & commissioning

We are Hiring for Senior Engineer Purchase for our Tier 1 Supplier for Tata Motors , Hyundai and Mahindra in Oragadam Chennai JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Engineer Purchase Major Duties and Requirements of the Position: Direct Purchase with Sourcing components like Tooling , Sheet Metal Parts and Plastic Parts material and cost knowledge Capex process knowledge Insurance knowledge Purchase order (PO) preparation Negotiation skills Plastic and steel tube allied products knowledge (added advantage) Admin related material and cost knowledge EHS OHSAS Audit document preparation and support to HR for Audit 3C, 5S and FIFO monitoring Customer and Supplier warranty Management Other Responsibilities Interaction with vendors and coordinate with inter departments Skills Required: Good Communication, Business working knowledge and Good presenter Should have good knowledge of Excel and Power Point. Skill of Pleasant dealing with vendors & colleague and team player Qualification and Experience Qualification : Diploma BE Experience : min. 7 Years Preferably from automotive industry Physical Requirements Ability to work under pressure Willingness and ability to travel Compensation Attractive salary at par with surrounding Industries

Job Responsibilities: Procurement & Vendor Management: Sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely material procurement. Estimation & Costing: Preparing cost estimates, evaluating material & labor costs, and optimizing budgets with design teams. Billing & Documentation: Verifying invoices, coordinating with site engineers for measurements, and ensuring billing compliance. Inventory & Quality Control: Monitoring stock levels, ensuring material quality, and maintaining procurement records. Coordination & Reporting: Collaborating with teams, preparing reports, cost analysis, and assisting in procurement audits.

1. Responsibility of purchase of all project, Engineering & General items. 2.Quotation comparison of rates between suppliers and final rate approval from the higher Authority. 3.Creating Purchase orders in the system. 4.Must have basic knowledge in manufacturing Process. 5.Market survey time to time for exact price of materials. 6.Work on bought out parts like Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical, Electrical, Consumable, Hardware etc. 7.Reseach and identify new suppliers for tank manufacturing, machining items, Control Panel etc. 8.Source and Select Suppliers based on factors such as cost, quality, reliability and delivery timelines. 9.Preparing and Tracking purchasing reports & Budgets. 10. Strong negotiation, communication & analytical skills. 11. Monitor Inventory levels, track orders, and resolve any issues that may arise during procurement process. 1. Responsibility of purchase of all project, Engineering & General items. 2.Quotation comparison of rates between suppliers and final rate approval from the higher Authority. 3.Creating Purchase orders in the system. 4.Must have basic knowledge in manufacturing Process. 5.Market survey time to time for exact price of materials. 6.Work on bought out parts like Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Mechanical, Electrical, Consumable, Hardware etc. 7.Reseach and identify new suppliers for tank manufacturing, machining items, Control Panel etc. 8.Source and Select Suppliers based on factors such as cost, quality, reliability and delivery timelines. 9.Preparing and Tracking purchasing reports & Budgets. 10. Strong negotiation, communication & analytical skills. 11. Monitor Inventory levels, track orders, and resolve any issues that may arise during procurement process.

Desired Profile of the Candidate Fresh or Experienced Candidate should have aptitude in purchasing raw materials like steel and machine tools onsite or market Minimum Experience: Freshersor Experienced, Candidate current location or residence address should be in Chennai. Posting will be in Chennai. B.E (Mechanical) ,Diploma in mechanical

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Engineer to manage procurement activities related to mechanical, electrical, and packaging materials, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely availability of materials for professional lighting projects. The role requires expertise in sourcing, negotiation, inventory planning, and vendor management. Key Responsibilities: Explore and identify new materials and suppliers for professional lighting projects. Plan material procurement schedules based on MRP outputs and project timelines. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to ensure best value procurement. Ensure timely availability of all materials at Calcom facilities to avoid production delays. Conduct ABC analysis regularly to optimize procurement and inventory strategies. Oversee procurement of packaging materials and mechanical components. Maintain minimum inventory levels based on lead times, domestic sourcing patterns, and EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) principles. Collaborate closely with production, R&D, and quality departments for technical evaluations. Evaluate vendor performance and maintain a healthy supplier relationship network. Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and budget controls. Required Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical components used in lighting or manufacturing. Hands-on experience with MRP systems and inventory management tools. Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Understanding of procurement best practices, cost reduction techniques, and supplier evaluation. Knowledge of packaging material procurement will be an added advantage. Preferred Background: B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering. Experience in the lighting or manufacturing industry preferred.

Supplier Identification: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for raw materials, equipment, and services required by the foundry. Supplier Selection: Select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery Required Candidate profile Experience Min. 5 +yrs in foundry industry (must knowledge of inventory and excel) Budget Adherence: Manage procurement within budget constraints, striving to minimize costs while maintaining quality

Roles and Responsibilities of Purchase department Vendor Selection : Prime responsibility of purchase department is to select qualified supplier or vendor for particular item that need to be purchased or outsourced. There must be a proper selection criteria for Vendor / Supplier selection. Supplier Evaluation : Supplier evaluation evaluates the supplier or vendor from where goods or services received by organization. It provide the current status of supplier from where goods supposed to buy i.e how that supplier fullfill quality requirement. It is based on scoring system upon which decision is taken wheather goods or services should be taken or not. Supplier Audit : After Supplier evaluation, an audit is being carried out at supplier end by purchase department in assistance with quality department. An audit checklist is prepared which is based on quality management system and audit is carried out based on that checklist. It is again scoring / rating system based, if the supplier qualify minimum required criteria it gets approved and business starts. Supplier Continuation or discontinuation: Approved Supplier's continuation and discontinuation depend upon the performance of supplier throughout the year. This performance is verified by Supplier re-evaluation process which is based on Quality & Delivery of goods. It is scoring based system upon which if the supplier lies within the required score of organization, it will continue to supply material otherwise the material from that supplier will be discontinued. Type & Extent of control: Purchase department shall have Complete list of all Critical and non-critical items which need to be purchased or outsourced from approved supplier. There is different criteria for evaluation of critical items and non critical items. Type and extent of control for evaluation of critical and non-critical items shall be defined separately on the basis on which evaluation is carried out by purchase excecutive / engineer. All Technical & Supporting documents : Purchase department is responsible to receive all technical and supporting documents along with the goods so that quality of goods received from approved supplier can be ensured. These documents are Test certificates, Material Test Certificate, Material chemical composition report etc. Release of Purchase order : Purchase department is responsible to ensure every single item shall be purchased through Purchase order only. All the parameters like Item name, quantity, material type, delivery date, payment terms, required documents etc. are mentioned on purchase order which reflects the clarity while purchasing. Keywords Drawing Reading Capability : Purchase engineer or executive must have drawing reading skills. He/She must understand all drawings symbols, tolerances , notes so that clarity for item to be purchased shall be cleared. Auditing Skills : Audit of supplier is to be carried out by purchase executive / engineer along with quality engineer to approve supplier for particular item. So, purchase engineer or executive should have auditing skills so that effective or transparent audit can be done at suppler end. Technical Communication : Technical knowlegde is important for purchase engineer or executive so that proper communication can be done with supplier or any doubt can be sorted out on the spot. Negotiation : Negotiation is the important part of purchase department. A good negotiation helps to grow business and relationship. So, Purchase engineer or executive shall have good command over negotiation. Knowlegde of company product : Purchase engineer or executive shall have good knowledge of company product. So that proper communication and information regarding product can be shared with supplier. Integrity : Integrity plays a vitol role in Purchase engineer or executive. Purchase engineer or executive having integrity can sustain the growth of company. He/She should be honest towards supplier or organization. Market Links - Relationship building : Market links or relations are important skill of purchase engineer or executive. He/She should have strong market links which can be used to grow more business of organization. Decision making capability : Purchase engineer or executive shall have decision making skills. It is very helpful during supplier selection, evaluation, audit or negotiation process. It also help to take quick decision during any deviation demand from supplier end. MS Office : MS Office skills i.e Word, Excel, Powerpoint are very important for purchase engineer, executive to perform tasks effectively. Reports and presentation are prepared in MS Office during Supplier selection, Evaluation, Re-evaluation, Supplier Audit Process.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, handling core commodities, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely procurement to support business operations. Roles and Responsibilities: Review product BOMs and identify suitable suppliers for each listed item. Send RFQs to suppliers and ensure timely receipt of quotations. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines with vendors. Prepare and present quotation comparisons for internal approvals. Conduct weekly meetings with Sales and Engineering teams to provide updates on PO release status. Communicate any quality rejections to suppliers and ensure timely replacements. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Follow up on due payments with suppliers and resolve payment-related issues. Handle procurement of key commodities such as castings, forgings, fabrication items, raw materials, and electrical components. Desired Candidate Profile: Bachelors degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. 3 - 5 years of relevant experience as a Purchase Engineer in a manufacturing company. Proven experience in handling commodities like castings, forgings, fabrication materials, raw materials, and electrical parts. Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Result-oriented professional with a go-getter attitude and strong negotiation skills.