Procurement & Expediting Engineer
Company: Konnak Engineering Private Limited
Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Konnak Engineering Private Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement & Expediting Engineer to manage procurement, expediting, material control, logistics, and supplier coordination for an industrial EPC project. The successful candidate will ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment while maintaining project quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute procurement activities in line with project schedules.
- Prepare RFQs, commercial bid evaluations, purchase recommendations, and purchase orders.
- Source and evaluate suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely release of Material Requisitions (MRs).
- Expedite engineering deliverables, manufacturing, inspections, testing, and deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance and prepare procurement and expediting status reports.
- Coordinate inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and shipment releases.
- Manage logistics, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery to site.
- Track long-lead items and proactively resolve potential delays.
- Coordinate with construction teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Maintain procurement documentation and supplier records.
- Manage Material Control activities, including:
- Material Receiving Reports (MRR)
- Material Inspection Reports (MIR)
- Inventory management
- Warehouse coordination
- Material issue and return
- Material reconciliation and surplus management
- Ensure accurate material tracking from purchase order to final installation.
- Develop and maintain procurement, expediting, and material control dashboards.
- Ensure procurement complies with project quality requirements, specifications, and company procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, expediting, and material control for industrial EPC projects.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Power, Renewable Energy, or Process Plants is preferred.
Required Skills
- Procurement planning and execution
- Vendor management and supplier development
- Technical and commercial bid evaluation
- Expediting and supplier follow-up
- Material control and warehouse management
- Inventory management
- Logistics and transportation coordination
- Contract administration
- Cost control and reporting
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP systems such as Zoho ERP, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent procurement and inventory management systems
- Knowledge of procurement documentation, material tracking, and reporting systems
Benefits
- Company-provided accommodation
- Meals provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
- Mobile reimbursement
- Paid annual leave as per company policy
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
