Company: Prima Automation India Private Limited
Position: Electrical Purchase Engineer
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Location: Rakanpur, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Reporting To: Purchase Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Job Purpose
Responsible for procurement of electrical, automation and control-panel components as per technical specifications, project requirements and production schedules, ensuring the best combination of quality, cost and timely delivery.
2. Key ResponsibilitiesElectrical Procurement
- Procure electrical and automation components as per BOM, drawings and project requirements.
- Handle procurement of:
- MCCB, MCB, ACB, contactors, relays and overload relays
- PLC, HMI, VFD, servo drives and automation components
- SMPS, timers, counters and control components
- Push buttons, selector switches, indication lamps
- Terminal blocks, cable glands, lugs and ferrules
- Electrical cables and wires
- Busbars, copper and aluminium materials
- CT/PT, meters and electrical measuring instruments
- Panels, enclosures and electrical accessories
- Fans, heaters and panel cooling accessories
- Control transformers and power supplies
- Other electrical and panel-related materials
Purchase & Vendor Management
- Receive Purchase Requisitions and BOM requirements from Engineering, PPC and Production.
- Float enquiries/RFQs to approved and new vendors.
- Obtain and compare quotations based on price, specification, quality and delivery.
- Prepare Comparative Statements (CS).
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period and delivery schedules.
- Generate Purchase Orders after obtaining necessary approvals.
- Develop new vendors and alternate sources for critical electrical components.
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers.
Technical Coordination
- Understand electrical BOMs, specifications, datasheets and basic electrical drawings.
- Coordinate with Electrical Design/Engineering for clarification of technical specifications.
- Ensure the correct make, model, rating and quantity are purchased.
- Identify equivalent/alternative components only after technical approval.
Delivery & Follow-up
- Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
- Track open Purchase Orders and pending materials.
- Coordinate with Stores, PPC and Production regarding material requirements.
- Give priority to urgent/critical production and project materials.
- Escalate delays and shortages to the Purchase Manager.
Quality & Supplier Coordination
- Coordinate with QC/QA for incoming material inspection.
- Handle supplier quality issues and rejected materials.
- Follow up for replacement or corrective action against rejected material.
- Monitor vendor quality and delivery performance.
Cost Reduction
- Negotiate with suppliers for competitive prices.
- Conduct market surveys for electrical components.
- Develop alternate vendors and approved equivalent products.
- Identify opportunities for purchase cost reduction.
- Maintain records of price comparison and cost savings.
ERP & Documentation
- Prepare and maintain PR, RFQ, quotation, Comparative Statement and PO records.
- Update purchase transactions in ERP.
- Maintain vendor database and supplier documents.
- Track purchase order status and pending deliveries.
- Coordinate with Accounts regarding invoices and vendor payment issues.
3. Qualification
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- 2–5 years of experience in electrical purchase/procurement.
- Experience in electrical panel manufacturing, switchgear, automation or industrial electrical equipment will be preferred.
4. Required Technical Knowledge
Candidate should have good knowledge of:
- Electrical panel components
- LV switchgear
- MCC/PCC panels
- Control panels
- PLC & automation components
- Electrical cables and wires
- Copper busbars
- Electrical accessories
- Electrical ratings and specifications
- Electrical BOM and datasheets
- Different electrical brands and equivalent products
5. Required Skills
- Vendor development
- Price negotiation
- RFQ and quotation comparison
- Purchase order preparation
- Strong vendor follow-up
- MS Excel
- ERP/SAP/Tally knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Basic knowledge of GST and commercial terms
- Ability to understand technical specifications
- Good coordination with Engineering, PPC, Stores, QC and Accounts
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time availability of electrical materials.
- Purchase cost reduction.
- Vendor delivery performance.
- Vendor quality performance.
- Reduction in material shortages.
- Development of alternate suppliers.
- Accuracy of purchase orders.
- Timely closure of pending purchase orders.
7. Preferred Experience
Preferred candidates from:
- Electrical Panel Manufacturing
- MCC/PCC Panel Manufacturing
- Switchgear Industry
- Industrial Automation
- Control Panel Manufacturing
- Electrical Contracting/Engineering
- Industrial Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Electrical
Location: Rakanpur, Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Salary : 30,000-35,000
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
