Role & responsibilities
Handle procurement of mechanical and utility spares, including items related to compressors, pumps, HVAC, boilers, piping, hydraulics, and other plant utilities.
Manage procurement of MRO consumables and maintenance-related items with a solid focus on mechanical categories.
Monitor and maintain minmax inventory levels for critical mechanical and utility spares.
Coordinate closely with the maintenance and utility teams for breakdown, preventive maintenance, shutdown planning, and emergency requirements.
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for mechanical and utility procurement.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and establish rate contracts/long-term agreements with suppliers.
Conduct market research and benchmarking for mechanical spares such as bearings, gearboxes, pumps, valves, fabrication items, and utility equipment.
Identify and develop reliable vendors for indigenous and imported mechanical/utility spares.
Support localization/indigenization initiatives to reduce dependency on imports.
Participate in supplier evaluation and audits in coordination with QA and maintenance teams.
Ensure timely processing and closure of PRs, POs, GRNs, MRNs, payment issues, and debit notes.




Maintain strict adherence to procurement SOPs, compliance standards, and audit requirements.
Handle SAP transactions including PR/PO processing, vendor master management, and data accuracy.
Track and manage AMCs, service contracts, and warranty claims for mechanical and utility equipment.

Contribute to cost optimization and reliability improvement projects.

Preferred candidate profile

To manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical and utility spares, MRO items, and maintenance services, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations, optimum inventory levels, cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies.

Key Skills
Solid technical understanding of mechanical components, drawings, and specifications
Expertise in vendor development and commercial negotiation
Good knowledge of utility systems (air, steam, water, HVAC, etc.)
Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel for procurement and data analysis
Robust coordination skills with maintenance and cross-functional teams
Ability to handle urgent breakdown procurement under pressure
Analytical mindset for costing and comparison
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

📌 Assistant Manager Mechanical Spares Procurement Tamil Nadu
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📍 Tamil Nadu