Technical Purchasing Specialist

Job Purpose :-

To ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of technical spare parts, tools, and maintenance-related materials required for smooth plant operations. The SP Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in coordinating with maintenance, production, and suppliers to maintain optimal spare parts availability and minimize equipment downtime.

Duties & Responsibility :-

• Source, evaluate, and procure technical spare parts and consumables for production machinery, utilities, and workshop equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, or BOMs to identify correct part specifications.
• Coordinate with the maintenance and engineering teams to understand needs and confirm specifications.
• Identify, qualify, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure best prices, lead times, and quality.
• Generate and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Track and expedite pending orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update a database of spare parts, vendors, and technical specifications.
• Verify invoices and coordinate with finance to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical spares and suggest reorder points based on consumption patterns.
• Assist in vendor performance evaluation and support audits or stock reviews.

Qualifications :-

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an advantage.

Experience:-

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is preferred.