Purchase Engineer, Savli, Vadodara (India)

Job Title: Purchase Engineer, Savli, Vadodara (India) Company: Franklin Electric SAP Module: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: ### Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Supplier Management * Build and maintain supplier relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness of purchased materials. * Negotiate contracts: Negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and quality. * Manage supplier performance: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal expectations. Cost Savings and Quality Management * Identify opportunities for cost savings: Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement initiatives to achieve targets. * Implement quality management processes: Implement quality management processes to ensure that purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements. * Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs): Monitor and report KPIs, including cost savings, quality, and delivery performance. Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications. More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility. Work Location: GJ, India Availability: Full time

* Purchase castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts: Purchase materials, components, and services from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness. * Analyze and resolve purchasing issues: Analyze and resolve purchasing issues, including supplier disputes, quality problems, and delivery delays. * Ensure compliance with purchasing policies: Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. * Provide technical expertise: Provide technical expertise to the procurement team and internal stakeholders on purchased materials, including castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts. * Ensure quality and specification compliance: Ensure that purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements, including industry standards and internal specifications. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment with business objectives and internal requirements. Education and Experience * Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, or related field. * Experience: 1-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in a submersible pump manufacturing company. * Hands-on Experience: Experience in purchasing castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts. Key Skills: Procurement Salary: Not disclosed