Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Indirect Purchase

Role overview

Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Indirect Purchase at Emerson India

We are seeking a capable and commercially focused Indirect Procurement professional to support the Chennai operation.

The role includes commercial negotiation for CAPEX requirements.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services such as MRO and maintenance supplies, facilities services, utilities support, safety items, Tooling, office supplies, professional services, logistics, IT-related requirements, and other site operating needs.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, service levels, contractual conditions, and total cost of ownership.
• Lead CAPEX commercial negotiations and supplier comparison in coordination with the project owner, Engineering, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Create and process purchase orders for approved indirect requirements in accordance with the applicable procurement workflow and approval matrix.
• Develop and maintain rate contracts, service agreements, blanket purchase arrangements, and preferred supplier panels where beneficial.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, receiving teams, users, and suppliers to support timely invoice resolution and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records, quotations, comparative statements, contracts, purchase orders, supplier communications, and audit evidence.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, and service.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, legal requirements, delegation of authority, and applicable trade/compliance requirements.
• Maintain procurement metrics and reports covering spend, savings, sourcing progress, supplier performance, open orders, and key risks.
• Build productive working relationships with site functions, Global Supply Chain, category teams, and suppliers.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: Experience in manufacturing-site indirect procurement and service contracts.
• Exposure to CAPEX commercial negotiation with cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract management, and procurement analytics.
• Recognized procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
• Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
• Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
• We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.
• We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Employment details

• Location: CHENNAI [TAMIL NADU] [India]

Additional role details

• The position will manage sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials and services, drive competitive negotiations, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure compliant and timely support to internal stakeholders.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, specifications, service scope, budget, delivery expectations, and business priorities.
• Identify, assess, and develop capable suppliers based on technical compliance, quality, cost, service, delivery, financial stability, and business continuity considerations.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, obtain competitive quotations, conduct bid analysis, and recommend suppliers through a transparent commercial evaluation.
• Track open indirect purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and requesters to support on-time delivery or service completion.
• Resolve commercial and supply issues including delays, price mismatches, invoice discrepancies, defective supplies, service gaps, and incorrect shipments.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, demand consolidation, specification optimization, and process improvement opportunities.
• Who You Are: You act with a clear sense of ownership, build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, establish and maintain effective customer relationships and credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supplier management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated capability in RFQ/RFP management, commercial bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order processes.
• Working knowledge of indirect procurement categories, contract terms, supplier performance management, and total cost concepts.
• Experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP/procurement system and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse spend and quotations, communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.
• High standards of integrity, ownership, customer focus, and compliance.
• Willingness to travel within India and internationally when business needs require