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:
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Zinc
- Nickel
- 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:
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor consolidation
- Value engineering
- Alternative materials
- 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:
- RFQ/RFP issuance
- Bid evaluation
- Negotiation
- Purchase Order release
- Expediting
- Delivery coordination
- Invoice reconciliation
- 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:
- Proposal & Estimation Team
- Engineering Team
- Project Execution Team
- Finance & Accounts
- 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
Pay: ₹32,559.67 - ₹50,860.11 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement management: 3 years (Required)
- Vendor management: 2 years (Required)
- Strategic planning: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
