Requisition ID:  2756
Description: 

 

Job Title:

Senior Engineer - Purchase (Bought Out)

 Function / Department:

 Purchase

About Wipro Water

Wipro Water is a Business Unit of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (a division of Wipro Enterprises Ltd) headquartered in Mumbai. Wipro Water offers Complete Solutions in Water & Waste Water Treatment, O&M, Desalination, Sustainability Consulting, Recycle & Reuse, Sludge Treatment and Source Analysis.

Website: www.wiprowater.in

 

Desired Candidate Profile:

 

Qualifications:

Desired Experience: Yrs of Exp / Nature of Exp

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

8 to 12 years of progressive experience in mechanical procurement 
Experience from water treatment industry will be preferred 

Key Skills Required: Areas of expertise / skills

  • Strong expertise in handling end-to-end procurement of mechanical bought-out items and packages in large-scale projects.
  • Proven track record in vendor selection, supplier development, and strategic negotiations.
  • Ability to lead procurement independently and manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Knowledge of suppliers in the water treatment industry is an added advantage.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP – MM module is desirable.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Target Companies:

  • Preferably from water treatment industry
  • Any reputed company with exposure to handling mechanical packages across project  

 

Position Details

 

Key Accountabilities: List the key areas of responsibility

  • Spearhead procurement activities for mechanical packages across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
  • Drive cost optimization and savings targets through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and long-term procurement planning.
  • Oversee vendor development initiatives, building a robust supplier base and ensuring performance standards are consistently met.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and concerned teams to ensure seamless procurement execution and timely resolution of issues.
  • Establish procurement strategies for complex mechanical packages (pumps, blowers, rotary equipment, valves, HRSCC, DAF systems, etc.) and ensure adherence to budgets.
  • Monitor supplier performance, manage escalations, and ensure timely delivery of materials to Factory and project sites.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
  • Oversee timely vendor payments in coordination with finance/accounts, maintaining healthy supplier relationships.

Reporting: Mention reporting relationships

  • Lead – Purchase

Work Location

Airoli, Navi- Mumbai