Zeeco

Designs and manufactures combustion systems

Controls and Instrumentation Procurement Engineer - Power Burners

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; an Instrumentation background is preferred.
Six to twelve years of procurement experience in an EPC or original equipment manufacturer environment.
Experience in Oil & Gas, Power, or Refinery EPC projects.
Strong understanding of Control and Instrumentation systems for Power Burner applications is preferred but not mandatory.
Knowledge of international standards such as API, ASME, and IEC is preferred.
Strong negotiation and contract-finalization skills.
Experience working with global stakeholders across time zones.
ERP knowledge; Sage X3 is preferred.
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Experience handling international project procurement.
A proven record of cost savings and on-time delivery performance.
Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.
Mandatory procurement experience with Control Valves and Automated Valves; Pressure, Temperature, and Level Transmitters; PLC, MCC, and VFD Panels; SWAS and CEMS Systems; Flame Scanners, Flame Arrestors, and HEA Igniters; Power Cylinders for FD/ID Fan and Burner applications; Flow Elements including Orifice Plates, Venturi, Flow Nozzles, and Pitot Tubes; Temperature Elements including RTDs and Thermocouples; Pressure and Temperature Gauges; Level Gauges and Level Switches; and Vibration Sensors.
Procurement experience with Oil Pumping Unit Skid Assemblies, Furnace Oil Skid Assemblies, manual and motorized Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, and Butterfly Valves, Strainers, associated piping and fittings, instrument fittings, illumination fittings, lighting panels, transformers, cables and cable trays, and junction boxes.

Responsibilities

Provide procurement inputs during the bidding stage.
Identify potential vendors and obtain budgetary quotations.
Review specifications and highlight long-lead items.
Support the estimation team with cost-optimization strategies.
Prepare and issue requests for quotations.
Evaluate techno-commercial bids and select vendors based on technical compliance and commercial viability.
Negotiate scope of supply, payment terms, warranty conditions, Performance Bank Guarantees, Liquidated Damages, delivery schedules, and Incoterms.
Prepare and release purchase orders.
Conduct global sourcing and rate negotiations for domestic and international purchases.
Plan materials and schedule procurement.
Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, and QA/QC teams.
Monitor manufacturing progress and expedite deliveries.
Collect and review vendor documentation, including general arrangement drawings, datasheets, quality assurance plans, and test certificates.
Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies.
Manage post-order changes.
Support site teams with delivery and issue resolution.
Identify and onboard alternate vendors to ensure competitive sourcing.
Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List.
Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
Build long-term strategic supplier relationships globally.

Desired Qualifications

Instrumentation engineering background.
Strong understanding of Control and Instrumentation systems for Power Burner applications.
Knowledge of API, ASME, and IEC international standards.
Sage X3 ERP knowledge.

Location: Zeeco India Private Limited - Mumbai

Experience: 6 - 12 Years

Education: B.E./B.Tech – Instrumentation / Mechanical / Chemical (Instrumentation preferred)

Business Unit: Power Burners – International Projects

About the Organization:

Zeeco, Inc. is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions for refining, petrochemical, power, and oil & gas industries. The Mumbai office supports global execution of Power Burner projects, working closely with engineering, project management, and supply chain teams worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Engineer - Buyer (C&I - Power Burners) will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and associated mechanical/electrical equipment for international power burner projects.

The role requires strong techno-commercial acumen, vendor management expertise, and the ability to coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.

Pre-Bid & Proposal Support:

Provide procurement inputs during bidding stage.
Identify potential vendors and obtain budgetary quotations.
Review specifications and highlight long-lead items.
Support estimation team with cost optimization strategies.

Procurement - C&I - Power Burners Scope (Procurement experience in the following is mandatory)

Control Valves & Automated Valves
Pressure, Temperature & Level Transmitters
PLC Panels, MCC Panels, VFD Panels
SWAS & CEMS Systems
Flame Scanners, Flame Arrestors & HEA Igniters
Power Cylinders (FD/ID Fan & Burner applications)
Flow Elements (Orifice Plates, Venturi, Flow Nozzles, Pitot Tubes)
Temperature Elements (RTD, Thermocouples)
Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges
Level Gauges, Level Switches
Vibration Sensors

Mechanical & Skid Equipment Procurement:

Oil Pumping Unit Skid Assemblies
Furnace Oil Skid Assemblies
Manual & Motorized Valves (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly)
Strainers
Associated piping and fittings

Electrical & Auxiliary Procurement:

Instrument fittings
Illumination fittings
Lighting panels
Transformers
Cables & Cable trays
Junction Boxes

Supply Chain & Commercial Management:

Preparation and issuance of RFQs.
Techno-commercial bid evaluation.
Vendor selection based on technical compliance and commercial viability.
Negotiation of:
Scope of supply
Payment terms
Warranty conditions
Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG)
Liquidated Damages (LD)
Delivery schedules and Incoterms
Purchase Order preparation and release.
Global sourcing and rate negotiations (domestic & international).

Post-Order Execution & Coordination:

Material planning and procurement scheduling.
Coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and QA/QC teams.
Monitoring manufacturing progress and expediting.
Collection and review of vendor documentation (GA drawings, datasheets, QAPs, test certificates).
Coordination with Third-Party Inspection agencies.
Management of post-order changes.
Support site teams for delivery and issue resolution.

Vendor Development & Performance Improvement:

Identify and onboard alternate vendors to ensure competitive sourcing.
Maintain and update Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Drive supplier performance improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
Build long-term strategic supplier relationships globally.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of C&I systems for Power Burner applications preferred but not mandatory.
Experience in Oil & Gas / Power / Refinery EPC projects.
Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, IEC preferred).
Strong negotiation and contract finalization skills.
Experience working with global stakeholders across time zones.
ERP knowledge (Sage X3 preferred).
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

6–12 years of procurement experience in EPC/OEM environment.
Instrumentation engineering background strongly preferred.
Experience handling international project procurement.
Proven record of cost savings and on-time delivery performance.
Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.

About the Company

Zeeco

Designs and manufactures combustion systems

Zeeco designs and manufactures combustion and environmental solutions for industries such as refining, petrochemicals, power, production, and pharmaceuticals. It builds complete combustion systems and burners, including ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems, and waste incineration, to control flames and reduce pollutants in onshore/offshore production, refining, LNG, and related applications. The company differentiates itself with a long track record since 1979, large-scale installations worldwide, in-house combustion research and testing, and ISO 9001-2000 certification that reflect reliability and compliance. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-performance combustion and environmental solutions that meet strict emissions requirements across a wide range of industrial uses.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oklahoma, United States
Founded: 1979

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