Procurement Engineer (Buyer) - C&I - Power Burners
Full-timeJob Overview
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.
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.