Purchase Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Define and execute purchasing strategies for key categories (electronics, mechanics, plastics, pneumatics)
• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier portfolios aligned with cost, quality, lead times, and risk mitigation
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and manage supplier performance & scorecards
• Cost Control & Market Intelligence
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Drive pricing strategies and cost reduction through value-engineering and alternative sourcing .
• Inventory Planning & Risk Management
• Coordinate with Production/Engineering to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory—avoid shortages or excess
• Implement ERP-driven reordering policies, manage lead times, and evaluate MOQ tradeoffs .
• Identify supply chain risks (e.g. single-source dependencies, compliance) and create contingency plans .
• Team Leadership & Process Improvement
• Oversee a team of buyers or procurement staff: assign tasks, set KPIs, mentor, and report results
• Improve purchasing processes: SOPs, ERP enhancements, ISO/Lean compliance, continuous improvement initiatives .
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with engineering, production planning, quality, finance, and accounts payable for seamless procurement-to-production coordination
• Represent Purchasing in NPI projects, cost reviews, and capital spending .
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure procurement meets industry regulations (e.g. RoHS, REACH) and internal quality standards
• Manage supplier audits, supplier risk assessments, and resolve quality/delivery issues .

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. EMS/B.E. (Electronics) preferred Placement India.
• 5–12 years of experience in EMS or electronics manufacturing procurement roles
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage, Epicor) and MS Office .
• Strong negotiation, analytical, strategic sourcing, and cost-management skills
• Experience managing supplier contracts, conducting cost-analysis, and implementing KPI metrics
• Solid leadership, team-building, and communication capabilities .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Electronics sales: 6 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Gurugram, Haryana (Preferred)

Work Location: In person