Procurement Engineer (Buyer) - C&I - Power Burners

Location: Zeeco India Private Limited - Mumbai

Experience: 6 - 12 Years

Education: B.E./B.Tech – Instrumentation / Mechanical / Chemical (Instrumentation preferred)

Business Unit: Power Burners – International Projects

About the Organization:

Zeeco, Inc. is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions for refining, petrochemical, power, and oil & gas industries. The Mumbai office supports global execution of Power Burner projects, working closely with engineering, project management, and supply chain teams worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Engineer – Buyer (C&I – Power Burners) will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and associated mechanical/electrical equipment for international power burner projects.

The role requires strong techno-commercial acumen, vendor management expertise, and the ability to coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.

Pre-Bid & Proposal Support::
• Provide procurement inputs during bidding stage.

• Identify potential vendors and obtain budgetary quotations.

• Review specifications and highlight long-lead items.

• Support estimation team with cost optimization strategies.

Procurement - C&I - Power Burners Scope (Procurement experience in the following is mandatory):
• Control Valves & Automated Valves

• Pressure, Temperature & Level Transmitters

• PLC Panels, MCC Panels, VFD Panels

• SWAS & CEMS Systems

• Flame Scanners, Flame Arrestors & HEA Igniters

• Power Cylinders (FD/ID Fan & Burner applications)

• Flow Elements (Orifice Plates, Venturi, Flow Nozzles, Pitot Tubes)

• Temperature Elements (RTD, Thermocouples)

• Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges

• Level Gauges, Level Switches

• Vibration Sensors

Mechanical & Skid Equipment Procurement::
• Oil Pumping Unit Skid Assemblies

• Furnace Oil Skid Assemblies

• Manual & Motorized Valves (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly)

• Strainers

• Associated piping and fittings

Electrical & Auxiliary Procurement::
• Instrument fittings

• Illumination fittings

• Lighting panels

• Transformers

• Cables & Cable trays

• Junction Boxes

Supply Chain & Commercial Management::
• Preparation and issuance of RFQs.

• Techno-commercial bid evaluation.

• Vendor selection based on technical compliance and commercial viability.

• Negotiation of:

• Scope of supply

• Payment terms

• Warranty conditions

• Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG)

• Liquidated Damages (LD)

• Delivery schedules and Incoterms

• Purchase Order preparation and release.

• Global sourcing and rate negotiations (domestic & international).

Post-Order Execution & Coordination::
• Material planning and procurement scheduling.

• Coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and QA/QC teams.

• Monitoring manufacturing progress and expediting.

• Collection and review of vendor documentation (GA drawings, datasheets, QAPs, test certificates).

• Coordination with Third-Party Inspection agencies.

• Management of post-order changes.

• Support site teams for delivery and issue resolution.

Vendor Development & Performance Improvement::
• Identify and onboard alternate vendors to ensure competitive sourcing.

• Maintain and update Approved Vendor List (AVL).

• Drive supplier performance improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

• Build long-term strategic supplier relationships globally.

Required Skills & Competencies::
• Strong understanding of C&I systems for Power Burner applications preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in Oil & Gas / Power / Refinery EPC projects.

• Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, IEC preferred).

• Strong negotiation and contract finalization skills.

• Experience working with global stakeholders across time zones.

• ERP knowledge (Sage X3 preferred).

• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile::
• 6–12 years of procurement experience in EPC/OEM environment.

• Instrumentation engineering background strongly preferred.

• Experience handling international project procurement.

• Proven record of cost savings and on-time delivery performance.

• Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.