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About the Company
Potential Engineering is a leading OEM committed to water-pollution control and recovery, with a strong focus on end-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions. The company emphasises a customer-centric, cost-effective and circular business model. potentialengineering.com
As part of its growth and manufacturing operations, the procurement function plays a vital role in enabling timely material supply, vendor partnerships and cost optimisation.
Role Overview
As Procurement Engineer, you will manage sourcing, vendor development, purchase execution and supply-chain coordination for equipment, materials and services required by the manufacturing / engineering operations. You will ensure cost efficiency, quality standards, timely delivery and support for the company’s engineering/manufacturing objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams to understand materials / equipment / service requirements (mechanical/electrical/instrumentation/structural)
• Source and evaluate vendors: new vendor identification, pre-qualification, vendor audits, performance monitoring
• Generate RFQs / tenders / quotations, compare offers (cost, quality, lead-time, terms), negotiate contracts & PO terms
• Issue Purchase Orders, monitor order acknowledgements, lead‐times, expedite where necessary
• Coordinate with inventory / stores teams to ensure material availability and avoid delays in projects or production
• Track delivery schedules, manage logistics, incoming inspection coordination, payables/vendor invoice reconciliation
• Work on cost reduction initiatives, alternative sourcing, value engineering in collaboration with engineering/manufacturing
• Maintain procurement records, vendor database, procurement metrics (cost savings, on-time delivery, vendor performance)
• Ensure compliance with relevant internal policies, ISO / certification standards (if applicable) and regulatory requirements
• Handle risk management: vendor risks, lead‐time risks, supply disruptions; implement mitigation plans
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes (digitisation, reporting, vendor feedback)
Qualifications & Skills
• Any Graduate / Engineering degree Mechanical will be preferred
• 2-3 years of procurement experience in manufacturing / OEM / heavy engineering environment
• Good understanding of engineering drawings / specifications, material standards, vendor evaluation criteria preferred
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross‐functionally, manage multiple priorities, and deliver in time-critical situations
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, procurement software / ERP systems (preferred)
• Knowledge of vendor management, supply‐chain logistics, cost reduction methodologies
• Exposure to import / export purchasing, duty / customs issues (desirable)
• Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, manufacturing controls) and basic contract terms
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