Purchase Engineer - Purchase - Addverb

Purchase Engineer – Purchase

As a Purchase Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing vendor management and improving supply chain efficiency through supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and timely procurement.Join us in revolutionizing the way warehouses operate by automating material handling systems! Be a part of a multidisciplinary culture with a diverse mindset! As the largest Robotics company based out of India, Addverb provides the chance to work alongside intellectual minds and be part of a collaborative, dynamic culture. With international exposure and a flexible work environment based on freedom with responsibility, Addverb offers endless opportunities for growth and learning.

Role Overview:

The Purchase Engineer role is based out of the corporate office, Noida. As a Purchase Engineer, your role focuses on optimizing vendor management and supply chain efficiency, ensuring compliance and timely procurement while coordinating cross-functional activities and financial processes.

  • Noida
  • Purchase
  • Full-time role

Responsibilities

  • Identify and introduce alternative vendors to address delivery and quality issues.
  • Achieve year-on-year productivity improvements for the Control and Electrical categories.
  • Ensure timely PO releases within specified turnaround times & maintain 100% compliance with mandatory documents, inventory checks, and PO releases as per the authority matrix.
  • Liquidate old or non-moving inventory and manage ARC closures while making strategic vendor decisions.
  • Negotiate improved credit terms, ensure accurate documentation for dispatch, and manage advance payment tracking.
  • Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues, plan bulk orders, and maintain strong relationships & oversee vendor management, development, and scouting to optimize performance and operations.
  • Prepare and present timely data for management review meetings and ensure prompt supplier payments by coordinating with Finance.
  • Act as the central point of contact (SPOC) for vendors, coordinating across Quality, SCM, Projects, Finance, and Production.
  • Maintain SAP hygiene, manage process controls, and enhance cross-functional processes.
  • Implement sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with the company's business plan.
  • Manage contracts, negotiate outsourcing services, and benchmark prices against the market and competitors.
  • Oversee commercial tasks, including invoicing, GST, and routine documentation such as PO generation and vendor payments.
  • Create RFQs, compare vendor quotes, and ensure timely follow-ups on deliveries and project costing.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Execution, and R&D teams, and represent the company during external audits while coordinating with stakeholders.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Required Years of Experience

  • Minimum Qualification of BTech
  • Prior Experience of 2-4 years
  • Knowledge Of Controls Item
  • Product And Component Knowledge.
  • Basic commercial knowledge about customer invoicing, GST, etc.
  • SAP – B1 Module and Expert in Excel.
  • Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, import clearance, vendor of vendor base and basic technical specification of control items to be procured.