Controls and Instrumentation Procurement Engineer - Power Burners

Job description

**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.