Job Tittle: Buyer E&I

Qualification : B.E in Electrical/ Instrumentation 

Experience: 5- 20 Years 

Salary: Negotiable (Open)

Location : Bangalore,Mumbai, Chennai,Hyderabad

Areas of Responsibilities

• Review and understand project specifications, BOQs, and technical requirements for E&I materials and packages.

• Identify qualified vendors based on approved vendor lists (AVL) and ensure compliance with L&T and client standards.

• Float enquiries (RFQs), perform techno-commercial evaluations, and prepare comparative statements.

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure smooth coordination from order placement to delivery.

• Track vendor progress on engineering documentation, manufacturing, inspection, and dispatch.

• Coordinate with engineering, quality, logistics, and project execution teams to resolve technical and commercial issues.

• Ensure adherence to project timelines through proactive follow-up and expediting with suppliers.

• Maintain procurement documentation, reports, and supplier performance records.

• Support cost-saving initiatives, localization efforts, and value engineering activities.

• Ensure procurement compliance with L&T’s SCM procedures, ethical standards, and HSE policies.

Key Procurement Categories (Typical):

• Electrical: Switchgears, MCCs, transformers, lighting systems, cables, earthing materials, control panels, motors.

• Instrumentation: Field instruments, transmitters, control valves, analyzers, junction boxes, instrument tubing, fittings, and accessories.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Electronics / Industrial Engineering.

• 4–10 years of experience in procurement of E&I materials and systems in EPC / Oil & Gas / Power / Process Plant projects.

• Strong understanding of E&I specifications, datasheets, and procurement workflows.

• Proficiency in SAP / ERP systems, MS Office, and procurement tracking tools.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.

• Knowledge of INCOTERMS, import/export documentation, and logistics coordination.