- Sound technical knowledge to understand the design requirements and Purchase specifications of the product / parts
- Identification and development of new vendors complying with the policies
- Development of new product / parts with existing / new vendors within the shortest possible lead time estimated for the given Project
- Evaluation of vendors in terms of Functional (Delivery), Quality, Cost and Financial aspects for the long-term business association
- Ensure compliance with procurement policy and procedures, monitoring and aligning to the changes as and when required
- Self-driven, highly committed with high degree of ethical principles demonstrating a transparent working style in dealing with suppliers
- Prepares, reviews and issues purchase orders
- Proactively communicate with Sales staff, Project Management, and other departments.
- Maintains manual or computerized purchase records.
- Liaises with Quality Assurance to report defective or unacceptable goods or services.
- Ensures that all contract procedures are followed and executed in a professional manner.
- Maintains records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to the management, as necessary.
- Travelling to the local / outstation supplier sites mandatory and be available outside of core business hours (remotely) to field urgent purchasing concerns
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement related processes and practices to improve efficiency and enhance effectiveness.
- Support and coordinate procurement activities across all departments, including the management of all contracts and agreements.
Background & Skills
- B.E / B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
- Preferred to have certification in Supply Chain Management related skilled courses
- 12 to 14 years of experience in handling Purchasing of Castings, Forgings, Machined parts sourcing,
Sheet metal and Electrical / Electronic / Pneumatic Accessories
- Preferred Experience in Machining & Fabrication processes
- Knowledge in ERP systems and BOM Costing / Estimation
- Strong Negotiating skill to achieve the cost targets
- Fluent communication in verbal and written form in English is mandatory and preferred to speak regional languages & Hindi.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- BE / B.Tech Mechanical
Experience:
- total work: 8 years (Preferred)
- Procurement: 8 years (Preferred)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time material availability
- Procurement cost savings
- Supplier performance rating
- Inventory optimization
- Vendor development initiatives
- Import shipment compliance
- Purchase lead time reduction
- Procurement process efficiency