Location:Zeeco India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai
Experience: 612 Years
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. 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
3. 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
4. Electrical & Auxiliary Procurement
Instrument fittings
Illumination fittings
Lighting panels
Transformers
Cables & Cable trays
Junction Boxes
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. 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.
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 (SAP preferred).
Strong documentation analytical and communication skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile
612 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.