Procurement Engineer

Job Title

Procurement Engineer

Location

Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Required

3–5 years

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Engineer to join our Cochin office. The role covers the full sourcing and purchasing cycle: reviewing technical requirements, finding suppliers and getting their quotations, placing purchase orders, and following each order through to delivery.

The right candidate will source electronic, electrical and mechanical parts from global vendors, evaluate supplier offers on price and lead time, and work closely with the sales and operations teams to make sure materials arrive on time and to specification. Candidates with strong sourcing knowledge of fasteners, flanges, U-bolts and similar components will be given priority. The role needs someone who is well organised, detail-oriented, and strong at evaluating suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Review

Review enquiries and material requirements from the sales team

Analyse technical specifications, part numbers, quantities and delivery requirements

Choose a sourcing approach for each requirement

Supplier Sourcing and Vendor Management

Source products from group companies, global vendors and online supplier platforms

Research the market to find reliable, competitive suppliers

Get multiple quotations from suppliers and follow up until they are received

Evaluate supplier quotations on price, lead time, compliance and reliability

Build and maintain a database of approved suppliers

Purchase Order Processing

Raise purchase orders to suppliers once client orders are confirmed

Check that supplier order confirmations match the agreed price, specification, quantity and delivery terms

Coordinate supplier payments and proforma invoices with the accounts team

Order Follow-up and Delivery

Track supplier orders through material readiness, dispatch and shipping

Follow up with suppliers on material status and resolve any delays or issues

Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to make sure materials are delivered as committed

Check that supplier documents (CoC, datasheets, packing lists, invoices) are complete and correct

Reporting and Documentation

Keep trackers for sourcing requests, supplier quotations, purchase orders and deliveries up to date

Prepare weekly procurement reports covering requests received, quotations obtained, POs placed and pending deliveries

Keep organised records for all procurement transactions

Candidate Requirements

Experience

2–4 years in procurement, purchasing or technical sourcing, preferably in engineering, electronics, industrial or technical trading companies

An engineering background with technical procurement knowledge is required

Experience with fasteners, hardware and mechanical items (bolts, nuts, washers, bearings, gaskets, seals and similar) is a strong plus, along with electronic and electromechanical parts

Priority will be given to candidates with hands-on experience sourcing electronic, electrical and mechanical parts, including fasteners, flanges, U-bolts and similar components

Experience dealing with international suppliers is preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Skills

Strong sourcing, negotiation and vendor management skills

Able to read and analyse technical specifications and part numbers

Very good attention to detail and commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Able to handle multiple sourcing requests, follow-ups and deadlines at the same time

Key Attributes

We are looking for someone who is

Meticulous, organized and detail-oriented

Commercially aware and analytical

Proactive in following up with suppliers

Able to work well in a fast-paced environment

Good at coordinating between sales, procurement and operations teams

Location Requirement

Must be based in or able to commute reliably to Cochin, Ernakulam, or be willing to relocate before joining (required)

Application Question(s)

How many years of experience do you have in procurement of mechanical, electrical, or electronic components?

Have you sourced from international suppliers (China, Europe, US) and handled imports under Incoterms? (Yes/No)

What is your current monthly salary in INR?

What is your current monthly expected salary ?

What is your expertise in MS Excel? (Expert, Intermediate, Beginner)

Work Location

In person