Purchase Engineer/Manager

You are a Purchase Engineer/Manager with expertise in machining, responsible for acquiring goods, services, and materials related to machining and manufacturing processes. As a qualified individual, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with 6 to 8 years of experience, or a Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering with 10-12 years of experience. Your technical skills should include a deep understanding of machining processes such as turning, milling, drilling, and grinding, as well as knowledge of manufacturing processes like casting, forging, and welding. Additionally, you should be familiar with CNC operations, tooling, materials science, machine tools (lathe, milling machine, drill press), cutting tools (milling cutters, turning tools, drill bits), and measuring and inspection tools. Your soft skills are equally important, including excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders. You should also possess analytical skills to interpret data, problem-solving skills to address procurement, quality, and delivery issues, time management skills to handle multiple projects efficiently, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or engineering environment is crucial. Previous exposure to the machining industry, whether as a supervisor/manager, manufacturing engineer, or quality engineer, will be advantageous. Your role requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions that contribute to the success of machining operations.,