Location:
Maneja, Gujarat, India
Job ID:
R0126731
Date Posted:
2026-04-20
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Purchase Engineer with 10 + years of hands-on experience in the transformer manufacturing industry. This role offers an opportunity to manage high-value procurement, and contribute directly to cost optimization, Inventory management and supply-chain excellence.
How you'll make an impact
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in vendor management, need to work in P 2 P (procure to pay) concept, localization strategies, and timely procurement of critical materials and components required for power transformers.
Develop and implement procurement strategies for transformer raw materials and bought-out items (core steel, Insulation materials, fabrication components, copper items, Bought out items, etc.).
Worked in SQDIC concept with more focus required in inventory management
Manage import procurement, including customs duties, documentation, and Incoterms where applicable.
Cross functional coordination: - Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, Project, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability as per production and project timelines. Monitor consumption trends and forecast material requirements.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate materials, and cost out project.
Compliance & documentations: - Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and ethical procurement practices. Maintain accurate procurement documentation, records, and MIS reports. Support audits (internal, customer, and statutory) related to procurement activities.
Implement procurement best practices, digital tools, and process improvements. Track procurement KPIs such as cost savings, vendor performance, OTIF delivery, and quality metrics (COPQ).
You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.
Your background
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering with 10+ years’ experience with Minimum 5-6 yrs experience in transformer ind.
Skilled required to handle commodities like CRGO/PBD, FG etc)/ Fabrication/copper of transformer industry.
Quick learner with interest in and ability to master new technologies.
Good communication skill and proficiency in English and Hindi is required.
Knowledge basic SAP /soft skills like MS office
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