Purchase Engineer

Overview

Purchase Engineer for the High Voltage Business Unit in Maneja, Vadodara, India. The role supports production processes, procurement, logistics, material planning and shop-floor activities to meet end customer demand.

What you'll do

• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of production processes to meet end customer demand.
• Handle import and local procurement processes independently.
• Perform basic material planning based on continuous production planning.
• Manage purchase and logistics activities for various industrial commodities.
• Maintain proper records.
• Support LLH activities on the shop floor, including 5 S, Tier meetings and problem solving.
• Carry out safety activities such as ABRA preparation, hazard closure, LSR awareness and safety audit preparation.
• Manage inventory.
• Follow up on and expedite materials.
• Take responsibility for personal actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

What you'll need

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• Core experience in purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry.
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, customs clearance and other taxation is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of import and export material handling.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

Nice to have

• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost-cutting / cost-saving activities are desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP and SAP environment.
• Basic experience with tools such as lean manufacturing and KANBAN.

Details

• Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India; the description also identifies the location as Maneja, Vadodara, India.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Remote work: No.