Engineer – Bids Procurement

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical alignment of sub-components with vendors, supporting bidding teams with optimal cost and delivery, and facilitating competitive bids for Sales and Customers. Additionally, the role involves ensuring a smooth handover for execution in collaboration with stakeholders, including bidding teams, Post-Order Engineering, Project Procurement, and Operations.

Pre-Bid Technical Alignment:

• Review component datasheets prepared by Engineering teams for Wet Seal Systems, Gas Seal Systems and Filtration.
• Review Project AVL or JC STD AVL and issue RFQs to vendors.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and ensure technical compliance with specifications.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve best cost and delivery terms.
• Prepare bid analysis reports (cost and delivery comparison with vendor CED) and maintain technical alignment trackers for stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Project Procurement, PMO teams etc.
• Collaborate with fabricators for manufacturing quotes and conduct commercial and delivery negotiations.
• Coordinate with Certification agencies to meet regulatory requirements (U-Stamp, PED, DOSH, GOST, CUTR, CRN, ABS, DNV, etc.).
• Maintain vendor and quotation databases for future reference.
• Identify new suppliers as required.

  Best Costing:

  
  
• Review scope of supply, specifications, and preliminary costing prepared by Engineering and Sales teams.
• Work with suppliers to obtain discounts and update final pricing in costing files for submission.

• Additional responsibilities:

  
  
• Support Projects Procurement teams with:
• Post Order technical alignment and negotiations
• Material expedition
• Assist Segment / Category teams with:
• Vendor frame agreements (Global and Local)
• Freezing technical requirements
• Supplier audits
• Calculate and manage savings and cost avoidance

REQUIREMENTS

Professional and specialist skills

• Strong analytical skills and technical background.
• Ability to define and meet realistic timelines.
• Customer service and business-oriented mindset.
• Target-driven and results-focussed.
• Self-Motivated and quick learner.
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Graduate in Mechanical / Chemical / Instrumentation Engineering from reputed university with 2 to 5 years relevant Industrial experience.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical seal support systems (Wet seal systems or Gas seal systems) or similar fluid control systems (e.g., Lube Oil Consoles, Oil Lubricating Systems, Pre-jacking Systems, HP-LP Systems, Filtration Units) for applications in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, and Steel industries.
• Experience in supplier engagement, quotation management, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with components such as Pressure, Flow, Level & Temperature instruments, Pressure vessels, Valves, Filters, and raw materials like flanges, piping, and tubing.
• Knowledge of Electrical Enclosures for Hazardous Area Classification and Mechanical Protection requirements.
• Working knowledge with   API 682, API 692, API 610, API 614, ASME / ANSI Piping and pressure vessels standards are preferable.
• Experience in pumps and compressor skid engineering at OEM level is an advantage.
• Commitment to safe workplace practices and compliance with Smiths EH&S standards.

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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