Purchase Engineer

Purchase Engineer Pune Full-Time Purchase Engineer at Unbox RoboticsAbout Unbox RoboticsWe at Unbox Robotics are revolutionizing warehouses and distribution centers by building the world'smost compact, powerful, and flexible mobile robotics systems for the new age of warehousing. Ourproduct is the World's 1st of its kind AI-powered parcel sorting robotic system that gets installed 10Xfaster, saves 50+% space and improves productivity by more than 3X with 50% fewer robots than that ofthe competition. Founded in 2019, we are backed by marquee investors and angels. We are looking toadd to our team of thinkers, innovators and doers and would love to have you join us at the Pune, Indiaoffice and build the future of on-demand robotics logistics solutionsRoles & Responsibilities:● Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for mechanical components required by R&D, Production andother internal stakeholders, including sheet metal, machined parts, powder coating, and othermechanical processes● Convert approved PRs into Purchase Orders (POs) with correct drawings/specifications, pricing,and delivery timelines for sheet metal fabrication, machining, powder coating, and othermechanical job-work● Release POs to suppliers and proactively track and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery ofsheet metal, machined parts, and powder-coated parts as per project timelines● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, bending,welding), CNC/VMC machining, powder coating, and other mechanical processes; completevendor registration and documentation in the system● Source suppliers as per drawings/specifications (tolerances, surface finish, coating requirements)shared by requesters, and review technical requirements with vendors prior to order placement● Obtain order acknowledgements and ensure on-time delivery of mechanical parts at UnboxRobotics by closely following up with sheet metal, machining, and powder coating vendors● Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with sheet metal, machining, and powdercoating vendors to optimize cost without compromising on quality● Resolve issues arising during GRN/material receipt of mechanical components in SAP● Manage rejected/non-conforming material disposition with suppliers, including coordination onrework, replacement, or returns for sheet metal, machined, and powder-coated parts● Coordinate with the finance team for timely payments to mechanical component suppliers● Work with the logistics team to arrange shipments from domestic sheet metal, machining, andpowder coating suppliers, and provide the required documentation● Daily monitoring of POs released and their ETAs across sheet metal, machining, and powdercoating suppliers to plan production/development activities without delays● Coordinate with the quality team on incoming inspection of sheet metal, machined, and powder-coated parts, and drive alternate vendor development for critical mechanical processes tomitigate supply riskRequirements:● Good Interpersonal and communication skills.● Knowledge of MS excel● Excellent knowledge of ordering mechanical components, preferably sheet metal, machiningparts, and powder coating/surface finishing processes● Good Analytical Skills.● Good Negotiation skillsGood to Have:● Fluent in multiple languages - Marathi, Hindi, English● Candidate having experience in procurement of mechanical manufacturing processes (sheetmetal, machining, powder coating) in an OEM environmentEligible candidates:● Desired Qualification: Diploma/ B.E. degree in Mechanical & Production.● Work Experience: Candidate with 2-4 years of experience.We Value:● Constant learner to become a Subject Matter Expert● Proven record in start-up environment working with innovations.● Exposure to a high paced working environment● Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment.Work Location: PuneWork Mode: Onsite Apply for this...