Engineer / Senior Engineer - Indirect Purchase

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, service scope, budget, delivery expectations, and business priorities.

Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services such as MRO and maintenance supplies, facilities services, utilities support, safety items, Tooling, office supplies, professional services, logistics, IT-related requirements, and other site operating needs.

Identify, assess, and develop capable suppliers based on technical compliance, quality, cost, service, delivery, financial stability, and business continuity considerations.

Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, conduct bid analysis, and recommend suppliers through a transparent commercial evaluation.

Lead commercial negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, service levels, contractual conditions, and total cost of ownership.

Lead CAPEX commercial negotiations and supplier comparison in coordination with the project owner, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders. 

Create and process purchase orders for approved indirect requirements in accordance with the applicable procurement workflow and approval matrix.

Develop and maintain rate contracts, service agreements, blanket purchase arrangements, and preferred supplier panels where beneficial.

Track open indirect purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and requesters to support on-time delivery or service completion.

Resolve commercial and supply issues including delays, price mismatches, invoice discrepancies, defective supplies, service gaps, and incorrect shipments.

Coordinate with Accounts Payable, receiving teams, users, and suppliers to support timely invoice resolution and payment processing.

Maintain accurate sourcing records, quotations, comparative statements, contracts, purchase orders, supplier communications, and audit evidence.

Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and service.

Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, demand consolidation, specification optimization, and process improvement opportunities.

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, delegation of authority, and applicable trade/compliance requirements.

Maintain procurement metrics and reports covering spend, savings, sourcing progress, supplier performance, open orders, and key risks.

Build productive working relationships with site functions, Global Supply Chain, category teams, and suppliers.

You act with a clear sense of ownership, build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, establish and maintain effective customer relationships and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated capability in RFQ/RFP management, commercial bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order processes.

Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories, contract terms, supplier performance management, and total cost concepts.

Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to analyse spend and quotations, communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.

High standards of integrity, ownership, customer focus, and compliance.

Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require

Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.

Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.

Knowledge of e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, and procurement analytics.

Recognized procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage