- Work closely with the operations teams to understand procurement requirements details and request vendor quotes.
- Participate in the new vendor approval process.
- Capture technical and commercial information and order goods in correct quantities to maintain the supply and demand balance.
- Coordinate with planning teams to gather service PO workscope, generate service POs and communicate information related to the scope and delivery terms with vendors.
- Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery date changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled.
- Evaluate vendors periodically against the established performance measures.
- Identify and resolve issues with vendors arising throughout the procurement process.
- Identify ongoing procurement process improvement opportunities, review with management and implement as directed.
- Liaise with the account payable department.
- Analyze technical and commercial information from SMEs required to create goods and service POs.
- Research and obtain technical guidance from engineering and manufacturing experts to resolve technical questions during procurement.
- Coordinate with the quality control department and independent verification authorities to manage inspection and witness activities at the vendor s site.
- Determine the timing of placing orders for goods based on required dates and lead times.
- Routinely monitor and evaluate logistic arrangements and identify strategies to minimize transportation costs.
- Develop robust relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service level.




- Analyze the market to identify opportunities to expand the vendor base.
- Determine vendors based on established criteria, negotiate the organization s purchasing agreements/contracts, and ensure their materials and products meet the company s specifications.
- Identify sources based on internal global inventory analysis.
- Assist in analyzing supply-demand imbalance to develop strategies to ensure steady and time-phased materials supply.
- Coordinate with global NOV locations to fulfill unmet goods demand.
- Identify potential bottlenecks and implement procurement strategies that support the company goals and long-term outsourcing objectives.
- Routinely study vendor capabilities and new vendor establishments locally and regionally.
- Visit vendor locations to evaluate opportunities to diversify the regional vendor base.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities by comparing multiple sources based on time-studies.
- Coordinate with all shop departments to maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan effectively.
- Improve logistics process for inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment (Import & Export) and delivery, and returns / rejections.
- Keep up to date with ERP system changes, document processes, and manage the introduction of new technologies in the workplace.
- Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to ensure suppliers are following correct revisions.
- Comply with local regulations, API and ISO standard requirements.
- Participate in API and ISO audits and represent the NOV purchasing department.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE procedures and policies

📌 Lead Engineer, Technical Procurement (Pune)
🏢 RIG Technologies
📍 Pune