Electrical/ C&I Engineer - Advanced Procurement (API Pump Auxiliary)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing Electrical and/or Controls and Instrumentation support to advanced procurement team and commercial operations, for pump auxiliary equipment related to Centrifugal Pumps within Celeros product portfolio.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge about Engineering and technical specification activities related to Electrical Motors, Transformers, Variable frequency drives, Lube Oil Systems, Mech. Seal & Systems, Gear Boxes, Consumable item etc for pump package for Power Plant & Oil refinery applications.
• Must be able to assess and oversee package specification aligned to customer expectations and business requirements.
• Responsible for analysing the Project specifications and related technical requisitions received from the responsible area on the assigned project opportunity during the bidding stage.
• Responsible for floating enquiries/RFQ to suppliers (domestic as well as international), and technical review of quotation  and defining  technical alignment with supplier  to secure future order transition (smooth and faster) ensuring that all points are closed.
• Responsible for preparation of technical comparisons between suppliers to finalization by sanction       authorities.
• Communicate and Co-ordinate with suppliers, collecting technical quotations, comments and deviation through a bid qualification form.
• Involve in timely preparation and finalisation of technical scope, receive supplier confirmations, records, documentation as per established guidelines.
• Technical sourcing of new suppliers and new service providers for better technical compliance together with cost saving.
• Responsible to co-ordinate with selected suppliers for timely procurement activities and confirming quality materials.
• Follow all established guidelines & procedures to provide the management information reports f or responsible procurement function (technical handover to local business unit).
• Comply with all accounting practices, audit procedures and purchasing policies.
• Ensures  utilization of proper project or expense accounts.
• When required visits to supplier’s site for technical discussion and alignment to project specifications.
• Technical estimation for new products and provide feedback and analysis to AP Team.
• Preparation of procurement technical plan for each project & submit to project planning & account department
• Visits vendor facility for new vendor development & vendor evaluation.
• Represent company for ISO 9001-2015 standard certification process.
• Review of technical specifications, analyze requirement and propose engineered solutions.
• Work independently or as a team member for global advance procurement team.
• Interactions with Celeros FT global cross functional teams for efficient execution of the projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Core Electrical and/or Controls and Instrumentation knowledge 
•    Exposure to Design and Engineering of packaging for Centrifugal Pumps.
•    CAD skills preferred but not mandatory.
•    Working experience in SAP and Vault preferred.
•    Knowledge of industry specifications such as API 610, API 682, API seal plans, ASME B16.5, ASME Section VIII, etc. and able to interpret and apply as required.
•    Basic understanding of GD&T dimensioning and familiar with drafting practices 
•    Experience in communication with Global vendors is added advantage.
•    Ability to review technical specifications, engineering standards and produce associated supplier specification  documentation.
•    Good spoken and written English skills.
•    Strong interpersonal skills for communicating thoughts and ideas.

Education and Experience

• BE in Electrical, Electronics or C&I Engineering in regular full-time course from recognized institute and university.BE in 
• Minimum 6 years of C&I or Electrical experience in supply-chain/design/order execution for Pump Packaging auxiliary equipment