Senior Purchase Engineer

Purchase Engineer / Purchase Executive

Company: Vardhaman Plastochem Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Govandi, Mumbai

Experience: 2–5 Years

Industry: Plastic / Manufacturing

Shift: 10–12 Hours

Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Summary:

We are looking for a Purchase Engineer / Purchase Executive with 2–5 years of experience in the plastic or manufacturing industry. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, vendor development, purchase coordination, negotiation, and ensuring timely availability of materials as per production requirements.

Job Description:

• Manage procurement of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and engineering items.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate rates, and finalize purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production, stores, maintenance, and accounts teams for purchase requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials as per production schedules.
• Monitor purchase orders, pending orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Maintain purchase records, vendor data, quotations, and documentation.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding quality, quantity, and delivery issues.
• Support cost reduction and alternative vendor development.
• Ensure procurement as per company quality and commercial requirements.

Requirements:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in the Plastic/Manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of vendor management, sourcing, negotiation, and purchase processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and purchase documentation.
• Willingness to work 10–12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Handle procurement of engineering materials, components, and equipment.
• Identify and negotiate with vendors/suppliers.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for delivery, quality, and payment terms.
• Maintain purchase records and vendor documentation.
• Monitor inventory requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Develop new vendors and maintain existing vendor relationships.
• Follow company procurement policies and cost-control measures.

Required Skills:

• Procurement / Purchase
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation
• Purchase Order (PO)
• RFQ / Quotation Management
• Vendor Development
• Cost Analysis
• Inventory Management
• MS Excel
• ERP/SAP knowledge
• Engineering materials/components knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complete procurement for academic, admin, IT, transport, housekeeping & facility items.
• Evaluate PRs, prepare POs, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify, onboard & manage vendors; negotiate best pricing and contracts.
• Maintain procurement documentation, compliance, and vendor performance reports..
• Monitor stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure uniform quality across all campuses
• Coordinate with School Principals, HODs, Finance, IT, Transport & Maintenance teams.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing operations efficiently and effectively.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing, with 2+ years in a managerial role. Experience in Education/School/University sector preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, contract handling & cost-saving skills.
• Good knowledge of school/university procurement, government norms, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office & ERP systems.
• Graduation, Operations, or related field preferred.

Strong Procurement Leadership Profile from Steel / Mining / heavy-industry background

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 15+ years of overall procurement experience, with the recent 7+ years in Steel, Mining, Metals, or related heavy industries

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have strong experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiations, and cost reduction

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must have experience managing large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems

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Mandatory (Experience 4): Must have experience developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business and project requirements

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Mandatory (Experience 5): Must have experience managing purchase contracts, commercial terms, and supplier performance, and developing alternate/backup sources

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Mandatory (Experience 6): Must have proven ability to lead and mentor procurement teams and drive measurable savings.

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Mandatory (Skill 1): Must have strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores, Engineering)

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Mandatory (Skill 2): Must have experience monitoring procurement budgets, savings, and key procurement KPIs, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance

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Mandatory (Industry): Must come from a Steel or Mining industry background (Metals / heavy industry acceptable)

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Mandatory (Education): B.Tech is mandatory

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Mandatory (Note): This role is for the Indian Subsidiary of AIG - Afrzen

Knowledge / Experience

· 7+ years of experience in SAP MM functional consulting with strong domain expertise in procurement processes.

· Hands-on experience in SAP MM and SAP Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration implementation, configuration, and support.

· Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, and supplier collaboration end-to-end processes.

· Proven experience working with Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Verification (IV), ASN processing, and supplier collaboration workflows.

· Experience working in SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments with knowledge of end-to-end procurement cycles.

· Good understanding of EDI, IDocs, APIs, and supplier integration mechanisms across SAP landscapes.

· Experience in requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, testing, and production support.

· Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement lifecycle, and supplier engagement processes.

· Exposure to Agile methodologies and SAP implementation frameworks is preferred.

· Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver within structured project environments.

Key Leadership Competencies (4-6)

Note: Competencies selected should be job-related

· Drives Results

· Tech Savvy

· Action Oriented

· Building Collaborative Relationships 

· Understanding the Business 

· Managing Execution