Controls and Instrumentation Procurement Engineer - Power Burners
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.