Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Indirect Purchase
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing
In short
Emerson is looking for an Engineer/Senior Engineer for Indirect Purchase in Chennai, India. This role involves managing sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationships for various indirect materials and services, including MRO, IT, and logistics. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience are required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans
- Variety of medical insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
Skills
SourcingNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointOracle
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About Emerson
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Company
EmersonJob Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Chennai, India
Qualification
Bachelor, Undergraduate
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