Engineer/ Sr. Engineer- Purchase Full Time

• Procurement & Sourcing
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for direct and indirect materials.
• Conduct RFQ/Enquiry processes, prepare comparative statements, and finalize vendors.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and compliance requirements.
• Cost Management
• Perform cost analysis and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives through VA/VE, alternate sourcing, and supply-chain optimization.
• Maintain procurement budgets and track savings.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Monitor vendor performance for quality, delivery, pricing, and service.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Stores for supplier audits and assessments.
• Resolve supplier-related issues concerning delivery, quality, or documentation.
• Purchase Order & Contract Management
• Create and release purchase orders within defined timelines.
• Ensure correct specifications, documentation, and approvals.
• Track and follow up for timely deliveries and dispatch clearances.
• Coordination & Cross-Functional Support
• Work closely with PPC, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Stores teams.
• Participate in project procurement planning and material budgeting.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain procurement data, vendor master, and material price records.
• Prepare MIS reports such as PR/PO status, delivery schedules, savings, vendor ratings, etc.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO, IATF, customer audits).
• Key Deliverables (KPIs / Outcomes)
• Procurement Performance
• PR-to-PO cycle time
• Timely delivery performance (%)
• Supplier lead-time adherence
• Cost & Savings
• Achievement of annual cost reduction targets
• Total procurement savings (direct & indirect)
• Quality & Compliance
• Supplier rejection rate (%)
• Adherence to procurement SOPs
• Operational Efficiency
• Support in inventory reduction
• Material availability for production (no line stoppages)
• PO accuracy and documentation complianceSkills & Competencies
• Technical Skills
• Strong negotiation and cost-analysis capability
• Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / D365)
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and market trends
• Soft Skills
• Effective communication and relationship management
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and multitasking

Your profile

• B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or related field
• 4–8 years of experience in industrial procurement
• Experience in vendor development and sourcing

Benefits:

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.

Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.

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