The Senior Procurement Engineer will be Responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the availability of quality (Electronic) components and materials at competitive costs while maintaining supply continuity, regulatory compliance and supplier performance.
The role involves managing the complete sourcing lifecycle, including supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, negotiations, development and performance management, with a strong focus on the medical device manufacturing ecosystem
Experience with hardware/medical-device manufacturing, ISO 13485, ERP systems, and end-to-end procurement/supply chain processes would be highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic components, mechanical parts, fabricated components, plastics, cables, PCBs, subassemblies and other medical equipment components.
Identify and develop domestic and international suppliers to build a competitive and resilient supply base.
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including localization, alternate sourcing and import substitution.
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment terms, MOQ, lead times and long-term supply agreements.
Develop cost-reduction initiatives through VA/VE, value engineering, material substitution and supplier negotiations.
Supplier Development & ManagementIdentify, evaluate and onboard suppliers based on technical, commercial, quality and operational capabilities.
Conduct supplier assessments and coordinate supplier audits in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams.
Develop suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, manufacturing capabilities and process maturity.
Establish supplier performance metrics covering Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness (QCDR).
Develop alternate suppliers for critical components and mitigate single-source dependency.
Drive supplier improvement initiatives through structured corrective and preventive actions.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Engineering CoordinationWork closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams during product development.
Identify and qualify suppliers for new product development requirements.
Ensure sourcing readiness during EVT, DVT, PVT and pilot production stages.
Drive timely closure of component qualification, sample approvals and engineering validation requirements.
Participate in BOM reviews and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and component standardisation.
Quality & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure suppliers comply with applicable medical device quality and regulatory requirements.
Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and relevant product-specific requirements.
Ensure appropriate material traceability, batch identification and change notification mechanisms at suppliers.
Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives and closure of quality-related issues.
Ensure supplier changes, material substitutions and alternate sourcing undergo appropriate engineering and quality approvals.
Maintain supplier documentation, including quality agreements, certificates, test reports and material compliance declarations.
Cost Optimisation & Supply Chain Risk ManagementDrive annual cost productivity through strategic negotiations, localization and supplier development.
Monitor commodity price movements and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Develop sourcing risk mitigation strategies for critical and long-lead-time components.
Identify opportunities to reduce inventory through MOQ optimisation, lead-time reduction and supplier agreements.
Monitor global supply chain risks, geopolitical developments and component obsolescence.
Systems & Process ExcellenceDrive sourcing process improvements through ERP systems, particularly SAP MM.
Ensure sourcing master data accuracy, including source lists, purchasing info records and approved vendor lists.
Establish structured supplier evaluation and performance management systems.
Develop sourcing dashboards covering savings, supplier performance, localization and risk exposure.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
MBA / Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Operations is desirable.
7–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing / procurement within manufacturing. (MANDATORY)
Experience in medical devices, healthcare equipment, electronics or precision engineering manufacturing is preferred.
Hands-on experience in SAP MM and procurement processes.
Exposure to international sourcing, import procurement and supplier development.
We request candidates to apply only if their experience aligns with the above-mentioned domain.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7–12 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience within manufacturing
- Experience sourcing and selecting electronic and mechanical components
- Experience with medical devices, healthcare equipment, electronics, or precision engineering manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with SAP MM and procurement processes
- Experience with international sourcing, import procurement, and supplier development
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Operations
- Experience with hardware or medical-device manufacturing, ISO 13485, ERP systems, and end-to-end procurement or supply chain processes
What We Do
Dozee is India’s 1st AI-based contactless Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) & Early Warning System (EWS) for continuous patient monitoring with a mission to develop & deploy intelligent technologies, solutions, and networks to provide a continuum of care, early warning systems, and responses to save lives. Supported by the Government of India through BIRAC, Dozee is on a path to steer the trajectory of the public and private healthcare ecosystem. With the aim of providing connected health in every bed, Dozee strives to improve access and put patient care first with its vision of #HarBedDozeeBed. Dozee tracks vital parameters such as the Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Blood Oxygen Saturation, and Skin Temperature with clinical grade accuracy, and tracks sleep quality while flagging indicators of sleep apnea. By automating patient monitoring through Dozee, nearly 2.5 hours of nursing time is saved every day per patient. It is a truly ‘Made in India’ innovation with global standards in patient safety, data security, privacy, and reliability - trusted by top-of-the-line healthcare providers across the country. Dozee continues to reimagine health and create a future where healthcare is smarter and connected.
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