ABOUT US
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ARS Hydrojet Services is a Chennai-based engineering and industrial services company specialising in high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment, and precision-engineered assemblies for marine and industrial applications.
We are growing fast and building a procurement function that runs with the discipline and cost intelligence of a Top 100 company. This role is central to that ambition.
THE ROLE
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We are hiring a Purchase Engineer / Assistant Manager to own the end-to-end procurement cycle for engineering components, MRO, and imported items.
You will be the primary buyer for technical and custom-manufactured components reading drawings, writing RFQs, comparing quotes, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring materials arrive on time and within budget.
You report directly to the CEO (current) / Purchase Manager (once hired) and have clear scope to grow into the Purchase Manager role within 18-24 months.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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>> Engineering & Technical Procurement
- Review Purchase Requisitions with technical drawings and specifications
- Issue structured RFQs to minimum 3 vendors for every non-proprietary item
- Prepare Comparative Statements (CS) across price, delivery, quality, and terms
- Support pre-dispatch inspection for critical / Cat A components
- Coordinate with Engineering team on specs, drawing queries, and tolerance reviews
>> Vendor Management
- Maintain and grow the Approved Vendor List (AVL) across 5 categories
- Conduct quarterly vendor performance scoring on delivery, quality, and price
- Source new vendors via IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Alibaba, and industry networks
- Issue NCRs and CAPAs for vendor delivery failures or quality rejections
>> Negotiation & Cost Control
- Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery with domestic and import vendors
- Build Should-Cost estimates for fabricated and machined components
- Drive 3-5% cost savings monthly vs. first-quoted price — tracked and reported
- Identify and execute Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) with high-frequency vendors
>> Import Procurement
- Handle end-to-end import purchases — RFQ to customs clearance
- Coordinate with CHA, freight forwarder, and bank for LC / TT payments
- Manage import documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL, COO, Test Certs
- Monitor forex impact and coordinate payment timing with Finance
>> Process & Reporting
- Ensure 100% SOP compliance — no PO without an approved PR, no verbal quotes
- Maintain PO tracker and issue weekly procurement status report
- Prepare monthly KPI dashboard: savings, OTD, rejection rate, cycle time
- Participate in daily procurement huddle and weekly team review
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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You MUST have:
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (mandatory)
- 4 to 7 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing company
- Minimum 2 years handling engineering / technical procurement
(custom fabrication, machined parts, drawing-based purchases)
- Proven experience issuing RFQs and building Comparative Statements
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings (2D / GD&T)
- Hands-on negotiation experience — you can quote a real saving you achieved
- Experience with both domestic and import vendors
- Proficiency in MS Excel — CS templates, PO trackers, basic pivot tables
Strongly preferred:
- Experience in hydraulics, fluid systems, or capital equipment procurement
- Knowledge of LC (Letter of Credit) import process
- Familiarity with GST, HSN codes, and basic customs duty structure
- Experience in ERP-based procurement (SAP / Tally / any ERP)
- Annual Rate Contract (ARC) experience with key vendors
Who you are:
- Detail-oriented — you catch errors in quotes before they become PO mistakes
- Commercially sharp — you know the market rate before picking up the phone
- Process-disciplined — SOP is not a suggestion to you
- Self-driven — you close open items without being chased
- Clear communicator — written emails and verbal negotiations both
WHAT WE OFFER
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- Direct exposure to CEO — no layers, no bureaucracy
- Clear growth path to Purchase Manager within 18-24 months
- Structured onboarding: SOP, Blueprint, and 90-day plan from Day 1
- Work across diverse procurement categories: engineering, import, MRO, services
- Chennai location — no travel required except occasional vendor visits
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
