Purchase Engineer – Technical Procurement | Machine Building & Industrial Automation | 8-10 Yrs|Pune

Position: Purchase Engineer

Location: Pune (Pimpri)

Experience: 8-10 years

Work Mode: Work form Office

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, select, and develop reliable suppliers for custom and standard components (mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, and optical).
• Conduct technical and commercial assessments of new and existing suppliers, including audits and capability reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure partnership and continuous improvement.
• Technical Procurement:
• Review and analyze engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications from the R&D team.
• Source highly specialized components, including:
• Precision linear motion systems (guides, ball screws, actuators)
• Machine vision systems (cameras, lenses, lighting)
• Sensors (LVDT, Laser, Vision)
• Automation components (PLCs, servo motors, drives)
• Fabricated parts (machined frames, enclosures)
• Computing hardware and control systems
• Provide technical support to the purchasing team and offer value engineering suggestions to design engineers.
• Cost Negotiation & Budget Management:
• Lead cost negotiations to achieve the best possible price, payment terms, and delivery schedules without compromising quality.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
• Work with finance and project management to maintain procurement budgets.
• Supply Chain Coordination & Risk Management:
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Purchase Orders (POs), and manage order acknowledgements.
• Proactively track orders and manage the supply chain to prevent production delays.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (single-source items, long lead times, geopolitical factors).
• Implement inventory optimization strategies for critical components.
• Quality Assurance Collaboration:
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any incoming quality issues (IQC), rejections, or non-conformances with suppliers.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Purchase Engineer, Sourcing Engineer, or a similar role in

a capital equipment, machine building, or precision manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience in sourcing a wide range of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with vision systems, precision sensors, or motion control components.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Zoho Procurement).
• Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export procedures.
• Understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

Key Competencies

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of engineering principles and components.
• Negotiation & Analytical Skills: Data-driven with a proven ability to drive cost savings.
• Problem-Solver: Proactive in identifying and resolving supply chain issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with engineers and suppliers effectively.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in managing orders, specifications, and documentation