We're looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead procurement strategy and stores operations for a fast-growing medical device and robotics startup. You'll own supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing decisions, manage procurement budgets, and build a high-performing team while ensuring reliable material supply for production.
What You'll Work On
* Own procurement strategy for mechanical, electrical, and general engineering materials.
* Lead supplier identification, qualification, and long-term negotiation for cost, quality, and reliability.
* Manage procurement budgets, cost-savings initiatives, and supplier performance metrics.
* Drive make-vs-buy decisions and long-term sourcing plans in partnership with Engineering and Production.
* Oversee inventory strategy, stock planning, and material flow to support production scale-up.
* Own NCM resolution and supplier corrective action processes in coordination with Quality.
* Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Production, QA, and Finance on procurement priorities.
* Build, mentor, and manage the procurement and stores team, setting processes and standards.
* Drive ERP-based procurement systems, reporting, and audit-ready documentation.
Preferred Background
* Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, with team leadership exposure.
* Strong track record in vendor negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management.
* Deep knowledge of engineering materials, ERP-based procurement, and inventory management systems.
* Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, robotics, or industrial automation preferred.
* Fluency in Kannada, English, and Hindi is preferred.
What You'll Gain
* Ownership of procurement strategy and budget for a fast-scaling medtech company.
* Leadership role building and growing the procurement and stores team.
* Direct exposure to leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
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