Procurement Engineer

Position Title: Procurement Executive
Location: Pune (Pirangut)
About Peppermint Robotics
Peppermint is an autonomous robotics company co-started out of SINE IIT-Bombay and supported by Qualcomm. With a focused goal of expediting the advent of service robots, Peppermint designs and makes commercial housekeeping robots from its factory in Pune and works across from its offices in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai and Austin.

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Procurement & Vendor Development Executive with a background in Electrical Engineering to manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for our technical materials and project requirements. The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with commercial acumen to identify reliable vendors, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure timely availability of high-quality electrical components. This role demands strong coordination with internal engineering, maintenance, and finance teams to streamline procurement operations and drive continuous improvement in the vendor ecosystem.

Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or equivalent technical degree)

Experience Required

• Source and procure electrical components, panels, switchgear, and automation materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Conduct vendor audits and performance evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, and Maintenance teams for technical specifications.
• Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain supplier database and develop long-term strategic relationships.
• Ensure purchase order accuracy, documentation, and ERP updates.
• Coordinate with Finance and Stores for invoice and inventory management.

Behavioral & Functional Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of electrical materials / components
• Excellent vendor sourcing and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of ERP / SAP / Tally (preferred)
• Analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and communication skills
• Ability to balance technical & commercial requirements
• Analytical skills including data analysis
• Proactive approach in accounting functions.
• Commercial Awareness
• Motivated, self-starter individual with high level of integrity, intensity and activity with a can-do attitude.

What To Expect

• At Peppermint, we value authenticity, clear communication, and a willingness to ask questions. We believe in supporting each team member's career journey and fostering a culture that drives our mission forward. We hope you share our passion for our purpose and are excited to get started
• Prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime as you work on a product that is truly world-class. This journey will be both rewarding and challenging, pushing you to your limits to deliver the best possible results. You'll be joining a league of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and who strive for excellence every day.

Work Culture

• We are a process and innovation-oriented team, with domain experts working together to build world class robots and technologies. We care for intent, attitude and collaboration over just results and work.
• Our culture stands for trust, authenticity, clear communication, first principles thinking and emphasis to "ask" anything We care deeply for every team member's career and personal journey and the culture which propels it forwards. We do expect you to explore the underlying purpose and mission at helm @ Peppermint Robotics which drives us onwards and forwards

Skills: materials,robotics,commercial awareness,procurement