Procurement Engineer
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About the Role
SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products which is determined by the needs of.
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Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and select OEM and qualified suppliers for switchgear components
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with project requirements
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost savings
- Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure supplier qualification compliance
- Coordinate with estimation, design, production, warehouse, and quality teams
- Monitor material delivery schedules and ensure timely availability for production
- Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, comparison sheets, and supplier performance reports
- Analyze cost trends and develop strategies for cost reduction
- Adhere to QHSE policies and report unsafe conditions
Requirements
- Experience working as Procurement Engineer
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fabrication materials for switchgear manufacturing
- Ability to evaluate suppliers and negotiate prices
- Familiarity with ISO / QA QC procedures
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Company Overview
- SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider.
- SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products determined by the needs of our customers.
- SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long term view of relationships.
Job Purpose
- To ensure Technically, Commercially, timely and cost effective procurement of electrical, mechanical, and fabrication materials required for switchgear manufacturing.
- The Procurement Engineer will evaluate suppliers, negotiate prices, manage purchase orders, and coordinate with engineering and production teams to maintain smooth material flow and meet project deadlines.
Main Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and select OEM and qualified suppliers for switchgear components, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, sheet metal, gaskets, copper bars, etc.
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with project requirements
- Source new vendors and materials to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost savings
- Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure supplier qualification compliance
Coordination with Internal Departments
- Work closely with the Estimation, design, production, Warehouse and quality teams to understand technical requirements
- Coordinate with stores and plan to maintain adequate stock levels
- Support the engineering department in material substitution or alternate sourcing
Material Planning & Control
- Monitor material delivery schedules and ensure timely availability for production
- Track and resolve discrepancies related to materials, quality, or delivery delays
- Follow up on pending orders and expedite deliveries when required
Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, comparison sheets, and supplier performance reports
- Ensure all materials comply with company quality standards and project specifications
- Maintain procurement documentation as per ISO / QA QC procedures
Cost Optimization & Supplier Development
- Analyze cost trends and develop strategies for cost reduction
- Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery metrics
- Participate in supplier audits and development programs
HSE Responsibilities
- Adhere to follow all company Quality, Health, Safety, And Environmental (QHSE) policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the appropriate supervisor or QHSE team.
- Attend and actively participate in mandatory Safety inductions, HSE trainings, safety meetings, emergency drills and root cause investigations.
- Follow established emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, fire response, and first aid if trained.
- Follow protocols to minimize environmental impact, including proper waste disposal and reporting spills or leaks.
- Provide suggestions to enhance Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and take responsibility and initiatives for continual improvement.
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