Purchase Jobs in Pondicherry – 2026

We are hiring a Mechanical Purchase Engineer to manage the procurement of automotive components, mechanical parts and raw materials. The ideal candidate should have experience in automotive or manufacturing procurement, vendor management, price negotiation and purchase order processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of automotive components, mechanical parts, and raw materials.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.

• Compare supplier quotations and select cost-effective sourcing options.

• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely material delivery.

• Coordinate with production, quality, stores, and engineering teams.

• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings to understand material requirements.

• Maintain accurate vendor records, purchase documentation, and procurement reports.

• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and delivery timelines.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement optimization.

Role & Responsibilities

Plan material procurement and inventory to ensure smooth production. Coordinate with suppliers, PPC, Stores, and Quality teams. Manage SAP purchase orders, RFQs, MRP planning, and material schedules. Monitor supplier performance, inventory, and deliveries. Support vendor development, audits, cost reduction, and MIS reporting.

Experience & Qualification

Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering with 3–7 years of experience in Material Planning or Procurement. Knowledge of SAP, MRP, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and MS Excel.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and vendors.
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and stock as necessary.
• Conducting market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies immediately.
• Updating and maintaining records of all orders, payments, and received stock.
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Attending product launches and networking with industry professionals.
• Establishing professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers.

Requirements:

• Preferred B.Tech/BE/B.Sc. or Bachelors's degree in business, SCM, or a related field may be required.
• Previous experience in a similar position In an Engineering Company

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proficiency in the relevant management software programs.
• Superb written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Great organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to identify market trends and make decisions in a high-stress environment.
• The ability to follow client specifications.
• Excellent networking and time management skills.

Perks and Benefits

Best in the industry

Roles and Responsibilities

• Timely delivery of material/services to the project & coordination with the project team for the procurement related issues
• Once they receive the best suitable quotation then they can finalize the order by comparing the pre-requisites.
• Negotiation, Vendor Development and Vendors Evaluation for Engineering Materials.
• Raising PO in favor of selected Supplier.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Steel Market, Vendors, Material. 3) Commercial Terms and Conditions.
• Vendor Billing and Client Invoice.
• Coordinating with factory for purchase requirements and stock quantity-Inspecting material before dispatch to factory-Managing logistics of supplies-Vendor Development-Sourcing materials from vendors (old and new)-Negotiating commercial terms of offering-Preparing purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of material and clearing vendors bills.

Desired Candidate Profile

Job Benefits & Perks

Role: Procurement / Purchase Engineer

Industry Type: Oil & Gas

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Category: Procurement & Purchase

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding the basics of electrical/mechanical components.
• Computer knowledge Word/ Excel
• Experience of working in the purchase department will be an added advantage
• Material Procurement
• Documentation of procurement process
• Vendor Development
• Inventory Control
• Material Planning
• Working on SAP in MM Module

• n experienced Purchaser to cooperate and work closely with the Senior Purchase Manager for timely procurement of materials to ensure for smooth functioning of production department
• Vendor follow-up, coordination for stuck deliveries and lead time monitoring of key materials
• You shall be monitoring, Rejections and have a close cooperation with the QC guiding purchase team for rejection rework or sending back to vendor

Role Responsibilities

• Timely checking stores stock report variance if any
• Revisit following aspects with existing vendors for Improvement in vendor performance, Payment Terms, Delivery Rating, Quality Rating, Freight rates etc
• Conducting periodic visits at existing vendor to check facility, capacity, technology, legal compliance, adherence to safety norms, certification validity quality systems etc
• Identifying and analyzing where the dependability on single vendor is very high, quality parameters not met, delivery rating is poor etc for sourcing alternative vendor in order to minimize risk factor.
• Identifying items where substitute is to be developed based on technology, cost, cost, import v/s. local, lead time etc and define a target vendor for alternate item development. Ensuring timely procurement of materials to ensure for smooth functioning of production department.
• Vendor follow-up, coordination for stuck deliveries and lead time monitoring of key materials.
• Rejection monitoring guiding buyer team for rejection rework or sending back to vendor.
• Monitoring pending GRN on weekly basis.
• Timely checking stores stock report variance if any
• Revisit following aspects with existing vendors for Improvement in vendor performance, Payment Terms, Delivery Rating, Quality Rating, Freight rates etc
• Conducting periodic visits at existing vendor to check facility, capacity, technology, legal compliance, adherence to safety norms, certification validity quality systems etc
• Identifying and analyzing where the dependability on single vendor is very high, quality parameters not met, delivery rating is poor etc for sourcing alternative vendor in order to minimize risk factor.
• Identifying items where substitute is to be developed based on technology, cost, cost, import v/s. local, lead time etc and define a target vendor for alternate item development.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Self motivated and self reliant candidates will be preferred
• Good command of the English language is essential

We are searching for Procurement Engineers for Delhi Metro Projects

Responsibility :

• Role and responsibility Techno Commercial assessment of Various Electrical Items such as LT/HT Panels, UPS, DG, Bus Duct, Lights, Cables, Cable Tray, Fire Alarm Systems, Panel Flooding Systems,
• Preparation of Vendor and Technical submittal of Electrical Items
• Pre-Bidding estimations, Compilation of Techno Commercial offers
• Onboarding of Vendors for Major/Minor sundry materials
• Conducting Factory Acceptance Test, FAT Report
• Delivering Technical Presentation to Clients for Approvals of Selected VendorsRole & responsibilities

We are searching for Procurement Engineers for Delhi Metro Projects

Responsibility :

• Role and responsibility Techno Commercial assessment of Various Electrical Items such as LT/HT Panels, UPS, DG, Bus Duct, Lights, Cables, Cable Tray, Fire Alarm Systems, Panel Flooding Systems,
• Preparation of Vendor and Technical submittal of Electrical Items
• Pre-Bidding estimations, Compilation of Techno Commercial offers
• Onboarding of Vendors for Major/Minor sundry materials
• Conducting Factory Acceptance Test, FAT Report
• Delivering Technical Presentation to Clients for Approvals of Selected VendorsRole & responsibilities