
Sr. Purchase Engineer
Job Title: Sr. Purchase Engineer (From Pharmaceutical Industry)
Location: Ghatkopar
Department: Purchase
Experience: 1-7 yrs
Qualifications:
Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
Skills:
Experience in pharmaceutical, automation, or equipment manufacturing industries.
Familiarity with import/export documentation and procurement policies.
Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-oriented mind-set.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer knowledge like Excel, Word, Power point.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle purchase requisitions and procurement of raw materials, components, and services as per company requirements.
Work with an ERP system to manage purchase orders, track inventory, and generate reports.
Conduct market research and vendor analysis to identify cost-effective and reliable suppliers.
Oversee the sourcing of materials, goods, and services to meet company requirements.
Monitor market trends and conduct cost analysis to identify cossaving opportunities.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement activities.
Implement and optimize procurement processes for maximum efficiency.
Prepare and maintain purchase records, price lists, and vendor agreements.
Analyze and report on procurement metrics, performance, and budget adherence.
Implement risk management strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Continuously evaluate and improve vendor performance and product quality.
Participate in budget planning and contribute to cost management initiatives.
Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

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Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing and Procurement
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and vendors for various products and services
- Compare suppliers based on pricing, quality standards, delivery timelines, and reliability
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions to achieve cost efficiency
2. Purchase Order Management
- Prepare and issue purchase orders with accurate specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules
- Track purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
- Coordinate with internal departments to align procurement requirements
- Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries
3. Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for timely stock replenishment
- Assist in inventory planning to minimize excess stock and avoid shortages
4. Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Address supplier performance issues, quality concerns, and delivery delays
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews
5. Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and statutory regulations
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier contracts, pricing, and procurement documentation
- Support audits and internal reviews by providing required procurement data
Skills and Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in the Purchase/Procurement field or a similar role, preferably in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and best practices
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems for purchase and inventory management
Preferred Skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong coordination skills with internal teams and external vendors
Location: Mumbai Region (Thane / Ambernath)
Qualification: BE / B.Com
Experience: 3–8 years (relevant industry experience)
Industry: Manufacturing
About the Company
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchase professional to join the procurement team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services required for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong supplier management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support organizational goals through efficient procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Procurement
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and vendors
- Source materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery timelines
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms with suppliers
Purchase Order Management
- Prepare and issue purchase orders with accurate specifications and quantities
- Track orders to ensure timely delivery
- Resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders and supplier invoices
Inventory Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations
- Coordinate with stores, warehouse, and logistics teams for stock planning and replenishment
Supplier Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with suppliers
- Address supplier issues proactively to ensure smooth supply flow
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, contracts, and vendor data
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in purchase/procurement within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage the Purchasing Process and analyses existing Purchasing strategies
- Manage suppliers and Negotiate prices, timelines etc.
- Identify new vendors based on quality, cost and reliability
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements
- Responsible for monitoring inventory levels
- Handle the requirement recd from OFT
- Follow up with Suppliers
- Material receipts (Handling stores GRN issues)
- SRN checks (With service team on One drive)
- PR follow up with OFT team as services done without PO
- PO Placement
- Enquiries handling.
- Developing regional, Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers.
- Educating vendors for better paperwork and packaging as per our norms.
- Helping hand to Proposal team.
- Rate negotiation.
- Contract finalization with new vendors.
Experience – 2 to 4 years.
Qualification – Diploma/Graduation.
About the Role
The Operation Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing
various events, BTL activities, vendor visits, branding material procurement etc.
ensuring quality execution. This role requires a smart and organized individual who
can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and deliver
exceptional execution as per SOP.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning and Coordination
Collaborate with BD and CS team to understand their event goals, themes,
and requirements.
Develop detailed plans, timelines, checklists and production schedules.
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary
services and materials.
Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure venue suitability and ensure
alignment with client expectations.
Logistics Management
Oversee the setup, execution, and teardown of events and activities, ensuring
all elements are in place and functioning correctly as per SOP.
Manage logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and catering
arrangements etc.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards during all
activities.
Technical Coordination
Work closely with technical teams to ensure proper setup and operation of
audio-visual equipment, lighting, staging, and other technical aspects.
Troubleshoot technical issues during events/activities and implement quick
solutions to minimize disruptions.
Budget Management
Track and manage event/activity and procurement budgets, ensuring all
expenses are tracked and kept within allocated limits.
Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive rates and
optimize costs.
Team Collaboration
Lead and coordinate event/activity staff, including volunteers, to ensure
smooth execution of event tasks.
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
Client and Stakeholder Relations
Serve as the on-ground point of contact for clients, providing regular updates
and addressing concerns.
Maintain strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and seamless
delivery of requirements.
Professionally handle client feedback and implement improvements as
needed.
Post-Event Evaluation
Conduct post-event evaluations to assess event success and identify areas
for improvement.
Prepare detailed event reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
1-3 years of experience in event operations, logistics management, or BTL
activity execution.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, real-time environment.
Excellent communication and vendor management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently on the
ground.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with
minimal supervision.
Must possess a two-wheeler and have a valid driver’s license for local travel.
1) Vendor Sourcing - Pre-Qualification and Evaluation process
2) Working knowledge of ERP / SAP
3) Should have techno-commercial knowledge on the following packages/items :-
a) Low Side Electrical Package including direct procurement of high side Electrical items (DG, Transformer, Panels etc)
b) Low side HVAC packages including direct procurement of high side HVAC items (Chillers, AHU, Pumps, Cooling Tower)
c) Fire Fighting & Plumbing Packages
d) Low Voltage (ELV) Packages like FA/PA/Access Control/BMS/Security, IT Packages
4) Heading techno-commercial negotiations
5) Preparation of various MIS, Reports and Other Strategic Procurement Documents
6) Management Of pan India Procurement activities
7) Responsible for drafting, review and finalization of agreements with Suppliers , Employers , Consulting agencies , Main Contract Agreements , Sub contractor agreements etc that are related to Engineering Projects & having good drafting skills.
8) Structuring the contracts, managing the contracts, their administration, remediation and compliance.
9) Post Award Contract Management : Rate Analysis, Settlement of claims by vendors etc.
10) Working knowledge about Arbitration Act and the Complying procedures of the same & having worked in full life cycle of an Arbitrations shall be an advantage.
11) Working knowledge about various conditions of Contract will be an added advantage.
12) Knowledge about terms & Conditions of Work orders.
Merito is a curated talent platform where we identify, assess, and connect candidates for matching job opportunities. We are working with the mission to change the way hiring is done. The company is founded by a team consisting of alumni from IIM Ahmedabad, McKinsey with more than 2 decades of experience in recruitment, training, and coaching.
About our Client :
Our client is an Indian retail conglomerate which is setting up a tech driven brand co-creation platform that transforms powerful ideas into authentic, profitable and experience-led brands that will define the future of brands in fashion, beauty, food and home decor space.
Role: Manager - Sourcing / Procurement
This opportunity is for new brands that are in stealth mode & backed by major retail giant. It's a house of Personal care D2C brands in the space of haircare, skin care & kids personal care.
In 2020, CoVid 19 affected every business, few positively and many negatively. However, E- commerce adoption has gone through the roof and we have seen consumer's e-commerce spends grow. India's fast-growing e-commerce market is seen growing by 30 percent a year to $200 billion (roughly Rs. 14,68,640 core) by 2026.
On the back of strong product-market fit and a change in human behaviour due to CoVid that buoyed e-commerce, we are currently building D2C personal care brands. The overall D2C market in India is expected to reach $100 billion in the next 7-8 years. We will be building a digital first content led approach to target this community of consumers. We aim to win shoppers at the moment of purchase by algorithmically managing demand forecasting, promotions and advertising spend, supply chain, content optimization and other aspects that help shoppers make online purchase decisions, all backed by Data Science.
Requirement :-
- 3-5 Yrs Exp. Ecommerce / D2C exp preferred
- Ideally from the future ecosystem, who will be able to manage imports, TP purchases
- Also lead Traded Products + Packaging Procurement.
Started in 2015, this lifestyle and accessories startup has taken over the consumer electronics sector in India. Our client has a product range that includes an extensive catalog of headphones, speakers, travel accessories, and modern earphones. It believes in providing cutting edge electronic products stamped with durability and affordability.
The brand is associated with some of the major icons across categories and tie-ups with industries covering fashion, sports, and music, of course. The founders are Marketing grads, with vast experience in the consumer lifestyle products and other major brands. With their vigorous efforts toward quality and marketing, they have been able to strike a chord with major E-commerce brands and even consumers.
- Analyzing the marketplace to find capable manufactures who provide the best product cost, quality and delivery objectives insuring maximum bottom-line impact
- Managing the end-to-end RFx process, Supplier selection including negotiating the best cost and contract
- Managing the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis including holding the supplier to quality and compliance requirements
- Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieving sustainable relationships with suppliers. This includes periodic rebidding to ensure our costs remain competitive
- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies
- Being responsible for selecting suppliers that can reliably deliver products on spec at high quality levels and targeted costs.
- Regularly monitoring key aspects of factory and supplier performance levels through a scorecard and audit process.
- Interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders and regularly updating leadership on progress
- 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or supplier management
- Bachelor’s degree - BE/ BTech
- Experience in supplier negotiations
- Understanding technical requirements and translating them to business/ sourcing parameters is a must
- Smart, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative
- Willingness to adapt to fast changing situations encountered in startups
- Strong writer and communicator, excellent listener, with superior sales skills and comfort regularly interacting with strangers
- MBA from a reputed college
- Experience in consumer electronics and good understanding of electronics manufacturing
- Prior experience in setting up sourcing programs, supplier management scorecards and dashboards
- Demand planning
- Create the vendor funnel of ATL & BTL marketing agencies
- Procure to pay process management and ensuring compliance with process KPIs
- Order scheduling and expediting
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure effective support
- Supervising goods/service receipt and cycle count process at the office to ensure timely receiving of goods
- Support and coordinate with the various departments particularly with accounts with ease
- Handle internal audits
- MIS preparation
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Experience in Specifically machine shop items for machines (like VMC, CNC) and if possible foundry knowledge will be added advantage, Experience in an engineering, procurement and operations, Effective verbal and written communication skills, Proficiency with personal computers and networking, specifically Microsoft Excel, Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers, Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities








