Purchasing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Purchase Engineer

Location: Sanand

Job Purpose

The Senior Purchase Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of castings, raw materials, and mechanical components required for pharmaceutical machinery assembly. The role demands strong engineering knowledge, SAP/ERP proficiency, supplier management expertise, and adherence to quality and delivery requirements in a regulated pharma equipment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure castings, fabricated parts, raw materials, and mechanical components as per BOM and project requirements.
• Handle vendor development, evaluation, and performance monitoring for mechanical and machining suppliers.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support machinery assembly and project schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contracts to achieve cost optimization.
• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and GRNs in SAP/ERP systems.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process sheets for accurate procurement.
• Ensure compliance with pharma industry standards, quality requirements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues related to quality, delivery delays, and technical deviations.
• Support audits, documentation, and vendor quality assessments as required.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

Experience Requirements

• 610 years of experience in procurement/purchase
• Prior experience in machinery manufacturing or pharmaceutical equipment assembly preferred
• Strong exposure to mechanical components, castings, machining parts, and raw materials

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering processes
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and machining
• Hands-on experience in SAP / ERP procurement modules
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
• Cost control and strategic sourcing capability
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of GMP / pharma equipment standards is an advantage

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in pharma machinery, process equipment, or special-purpose machines
• Exposure to ISO / GMP documentation
• Leadership capability to guide junior purchase executives
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset