About the role
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.
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