# Senior Purchasing Engineer

> Eriez · Chennai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Eriez India

## Description

**About Us:**

Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.

**Job Purpose:**

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll drive strategic procurement decisions that directly influence operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business continuity. As a Senior Engineer – Purchase, you won’t just execute buying—you’ll shape supplier strategy, strengthen vendor ecosystems, and enable seamless production through smart sourcing and negotiation

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Strategic Procurement & Sourcing**

-   Take complete ownership of procurement—from RFQs to final delivery.
-   Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to drive real cost savings.
-   Plan purchases in line with production and project needs—no firefighting, only smart planning.
-   Contribute directly to budgeting and long- strategies term sourcing.

**Build & Strengthen Supplier Network**

-   Develop a strong, reliable vendor base—not just transactional buying.
-   Evaluate, onboard, and improve supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery).
-   Create alternate sourcing options to reduce risks and avoid dependency.
-   Drive long-term supplier partnerships, not short-term deals.

**Work Closely with Core Business Teams**

-   Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance daily.
-   Ensure smooth material flow and zero disruption to operations.
-   Solve supply challenges proactively, not reactively.
-   Use ERP systems (SAGE / JD Edwards) to manage and streamline procurement.

**Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement**

-   Work in a structured, ISO-driven environment with clear processes.
-   Expedite suppliers are required to drive on-time delivery of materials and services
-   Track key metrics like on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory efficiency.
-   Lead improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance.
-   Bring discipline and efficiency through best practices like 5S, and Lean.

**What We’re Looking For**

-   7–10 years of hands-on procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering industries.
-   Strong expertise in sourcing strategy, vendor development, and contract/commercial management.
-   Skilled in supplier audits, performance management, and cost optimization.
-   ERP proficiency (SAGE / JD Edwards preferred).
-   Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills

## Benefits

**Why Join Us:**

-   Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities.
-   Work in a dynamic, ISO-certified environment with cross-functional collaboration.
-   A platform to grow into leadership roles in procurement and supply chain
-   Working days- Monday-Friday
-   Health Insurance for self and family.
-   Profit Sharing programme.
-   Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes.

## Apply

[Apply at Eriez](https://apply.workable.com/eriez/j/EA14F5717E/apply)

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