Purchasing Engineer

1. Material Planning & ProcurementForecast and formulate raw material requirements; schedule material and communicate delivery plans to suppliers.Create Purchase Orders & Schedule Agreements for raw materials based on PR/indent requirements.Ensure optimal inventory levels and support uninterrupted production.Strong working knowledge of SAP for procurement and material management transactions.2. Supplier Performance & Relationship ManagementManage day-to-day supplier performance to meet service, delivery, and quality norms.Conduct routine follow-ups to ensure on-time deliveries.Maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term mutual growth.3. New Supplier DevelopmentIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for critical raw materials and consumables.Conduct supplier capability assessments, audits, and compliance checks.Coordinate with QA, QC, and R&D for technical evaluations and approval of new suppliers.Build a robust supplier base to support cost, quality, and supply continuity.4. New RM Grade QualificationDrive end-to-end qualification of new raw material grades.Arrange trials, sample testing, technical evaluations, and documentation with R&D/Quality teams.Ensure timely release of new grades into SAP with complete commercial and technical data.Maintain centralized records of trials, test results, and approvals.5. Single-Source Risk EliminationIdentify materials with single-source dependency and initiate alternate sourcing strategies.Develop and qualify at least one alternate supplier/grade for critical items.Work with technical teams to fast-track trials and approvals for alternates.6. Commercial Documentation – Credit/Debit NotesEnsure timely retrieval of supplier credit and debit notes (for shortages, rejections, rate differences, etc.).Coordinate with finance for proper posting and closure of CN/DN entries in SAP.Maintain accurate documentation and follow up with suppliers for pending notes.