Procurement Engineer –Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization
Position - Procurement Engineer Location - Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana
Reporting To - Head – Commercials
Experience - 3–5 Years Qualification B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Industrial Engineering) MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management (SCM),
Materials Management (MM), Operations, or Procurement preferred Industry Preference EPC, Industrial Construction, MEP, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Telecom Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Warehousing & Logistics Projects Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic Procurement Engineer to support strategic sourcing, price discovery, vendor development, and procurement excellence across Design & Build Industrial, Commercial, Infrastructure, Telecom, Solar, Electrical, HVAC, Fire Fighting, and Communication projects. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, understanding of commodity markets, global sourcing practices, and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. The candidate will be responsible for driving procurement efficiency, achieving cost savings, strengthening vendor partnerships, and ensuring timely material availability for project execution. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Price Discovery Conduct market intelligence and price discovery for major project materials and services. Benchmark prices across multiple suppliers and regions. Develop sourcing strategies for electrical, civil, mechanical, HVAC, firefighting, ELV, communication, and industrial equipment packages. Identify alternative sources and substitute products to improve competitiveness. Prepare detailed techno-commercial comparisons and procurement recommendations. Commodity & Metal Market Analysis Track commodity trends and indices including: o Copper o Aluminium o Steel o Zinc o Nickel o Stainless Steel Monitor global metal exchanges and commodity markets. Analyze pricing trends and provide procurement strategies to minimize exposure to market volatility. Support budgeting and estimation teams with commodity forecasts. Global Sourcing & Vendor Development Identify and evaluate domestic and international suppliers. Develop sourcing channels from India, China, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and other strategic markets. Conduct supplier qualification and capability assessments. Build and maintain a strong vendor database. Drive supplier negotiations for commercial and contractual optimization. Cost Saving & Value Engineering Identify cost optimization opportunities through: o Strategic sourcing o Vendor consolidation o Value engineering o Alternative materials o Long-term rate agreements Track and report annual procurement savings. Support project teams in achieving targeted margins. Procurement Operations (P2P) Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay process: o RFQ/RFP issuance o Bid evaluation o Negotiation o Purchase Order release o Expediting o Delivery coordination o Invoice reconciliation o Vendor payment follow-up Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows. Vendor Relationship Management Manage supplier performance metrics. Conduct periodic vendor reviews. Resolve supply chain and commercial issues. Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with: o Proposal & Estimation Team o Engineering Team o Project Execution Team o Finance & Accounts o Logistics Team Support project planning and procurement scheduling. Technical Knowledge Required Material Categories Structural Steel Reinforcement Steel Cement & Construction Materials Electrical Panels Transformers HT/LT Equipment Cables & Conductors Fire Fighting Systems HVAC Equipment Chillers & VRF Systems DG Sets Communication & ELV Systems Solar BOS Components Industrial Equipment Commercial Skills Cost Analysis Should-Costing Price Benchmarking Vendor Negotiation Contract Management Supply Chain Optimization Spend Analysis Software Skills Advanced MS Excel ERP Systems (Odoo / SAP / Oracle / ERPNext) Power BI (Preferred) Procurement Analytics Tools MS PowerPoint Desired Competencies Strong negotiation skills Analytical mindset Commercial awareness Global sourcing exposure Vendor management capability Data-driven decision making High ownership and accountability Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC environment
Work Location: In person
