Purchase Engineer – Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Title: Purchase Engineer – Supply Chain & Logistics

Industry Type: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences / Healthcare / Biotechnology

Role Category: Procurement & Sourcing – Technical/Engineering

Department: Supply Chain & Logistics / Procurement

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Manufacturing Location: Hyderabad

Experience Range:

3 – 7 Years of experience in technical procurement or engineering purchase in pharmaceutical or healthcare manufacturing environments.

Salary Range (INR):

₹5 – ₹10 Lakhs per annum (depending on experience, region, and company size)

Educational Qualification:

Mandatory: B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Industrial Engineering

Preferred: PG Diploma / MBA in Materials Management or Supply Chain

Certification in SAP MM / Procurement Analytics is an added advantage

Role Overview:

The Purchase Engineer is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and procuring engineering items, utilities, spares, and capital equipment required for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring timely availability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for engineering items, machinery, and spares

Procure utilities like HVAC components, cleanroom materials, and calibration tools

Issue RFQs/RFPs, negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery timelines

Coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams for technical specs

Prepare purchase orders (POs) and maintain purchase records in ERP systems

Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and responsiveness

Ensure adherence to quality standards, cGMP, and regulatory requirements

Support capital procurement projects, including machinery installation timelines

Evaluate cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing or volume deals

Ensure accurate documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reviews

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong technical knowledge of engineering goods and pharmaceutical utilities

Proficiency in procurement processes, cost analysis, and vendor management

Hands-on experience with ERP tools (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

Understanding of pharma equipment validation, documentation, and compliance

Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple purchase cycles and urgent requirements simultaneously

Awareness of pharma-specific standards for machinery, materials, and vendors