Procurement Engineer in Harihar

Job Title: Material Procurement Engineer – Greenfield Projects

Department: Project Procurement / Material

Reporting To: Procurement Manager

Location: Harihar Karnataka

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Material Procurement Engineer to join our team for a Greenfield project. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement activities of mechanical equipment and materials, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and quality compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and a good network with vendors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing:

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, FRP components, valves, compressors, etc.

Float RFQs (Request for Quotation), evaluate commercial and technical offers, and conduct negotiations.

Ensure timely procurement in line with project timelines and budget constraints.

Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost competitiveness and quality.

• Technical Evaluation & Vendor Coordination:

Coordinate with engineering and design teams for material specifications.

Perform technical bid evaluations (TBE) in collaboration with project and design engineers.

Conduct vendor audits, technical capability assessments, and site visits when necessary.

Manage vendor drawing/document review process in coordination with engineering.

• Project Planning & Coordination:

Align procurement schedules with project execution timelines.

Work closely with project management, construction, and logistics teams to ensure seamless delivery and material availability.

Prepare and maintain procurement status reports and dashboards for stakeholder updates.

• Commercial Negotiations & Compliance:

Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery conditions, warranties, and penalties.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ethical standards.

Manage contract execution and resolve commercial disputes with vendors, if any.

• Inventory & Logistics Coordination:

Liaise with stores and logistics for delivery follow-ups, inspection coordination, and material inwarding.

Monitor inventory levels and raise alerts for critical or delayed components.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).

4–8 years of experience in procurement/material sourcing in industrial or infrastructure projects, preferably Greenfield or Brownfield setups.

In-depth knowledge of mechanical components: pumps, motors, gearboxes, FRP tanks/piping, valves, etc.

Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or other ERP tools) and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and internal stakeholder management.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.