Senior Engineer - Purchase (Electrical & Automation)

Job Title

Division

Location

Onsite

Purpose of Role

As the Senior Engineer - Purchase (Electrical Automation), you will manage direct material purchases for electrical, automation, and instrumentation parts. You will leverage your expertise in supply chain sourcing and purchasing to ensure our business has access to the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and procure electrical components and automation systems from suppliers, ensuring optimal quality, price, and delivery time.
• Supplier identification and evaluation.
• Generate RFQs and handle technical understanding and negotiations.
• Negotiate costs and manage vendor relationships.
• Conduct market analysis and manage inventory.
• Oversee contract management and PR to PO release in SAP.
• Coordinate with CFT (Internal stakeholders) efficiently for all technical details.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical / Instrumentation.
• Total experience of 5-6 years, with a minimum of 1 year of working experience in SAP.
• Core experience in the category of electrical, instrumentation and automation supply.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles in automation technology (PLC's, SCADA system and industrial control systems).
• Proven ability to source high-quality components and systems efficiently.
• Proficient in cost analysis and project management. Cross-functional collaboration experience.

Why choose Weir

• Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting, and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge, but it is exciting.
• An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress, and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
• Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their well-being. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent, and authentic in everything we do.