Purchase Engineer

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The opportunity

Overseeing the procurement Process and coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as production, finance, Engineering and operations, to align procurement activities with business needs. Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability in line with project requirements. Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure on time delivery of Projects. Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery, quality etc.. to identify opportunities for improvement. Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards. Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings. Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.

How you’ll make an impact

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of procurement concepts.

• Independent able to handle import & domestic procurement.

• Should have exposer of basic material planning based on continuous production planning.

• Candidate should have core experience of purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry.

• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.

• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable.

• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, KANBAN, and VMI.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Sound interpersonal skills, Inventory management.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.

• Minimum 12-15 years of professional work experience in Purchase.

• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of SAP MM. Well versed with MS Office.

• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.