Procurement Engineer (Buyer) C&I Power Burners
Job Summary
Location: Zeeco India Private Limited - Mumbai
Experience: 6 - 12 Years
Education: B.E./ 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:
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
With thousands of installations worldwide, Zeeco is the number one choice for combustion and environmental solutions, field services, aftermarket parts, and rental equipment.