Job description: Indirect Purchase

Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

About The Gig

The Indirect Purchase is responsible for end-to-end procurement of CAPEX items, including machinery, manufacturing equipment, tools, dies, testing equipment, automation systems, facility/utility equipment, and major engineering services. The role drives strategic sourcing, vendor development, technical-commercial evaluations, contract finalization, and ensures timely installation/commissioning of capital assets within budget.

What youll do
1. CAPEX Planning & Sourcing

- Manage the full lifecycle of CAPEX procurement: requirement gathering, RFQ, negotiation, vendor selection, PO release, delivery, and installation support.

- Prepare cost estimates and support annual CAPEX budgeting.

- Conduct technical-commercial comparisons in coordination with engineering, projects, and operations teams.

- Identify and evaluate global and domestic equipment suppliers and technology partners.

2. Vendor Management & Development

- Develop and maintain a strong supplier base for machinery, tooling, and engineering services.

- Conduct vendor capability assessments, factory audits, and technical evaluations.

- Maintain strategic relationships to support long-term partnerships and service continuity.

3. Negotiation & Contract Management

- Lead negotiations on pricing, warranty, payment terms, delivery schedules, and after-sales service.

- Finalize and manage contracts, including AMC, SLA, warranty agreements, and long-term service contracts.





- Ensure risk mitigation through clear contractual clauses and legal compliance.

4. Project Coordination (Installation & Commissioning)

- Collaborate with project, plant engineering, safety, and operations teams for equipment installation and commissioning.

- Track project timelines, expedite deliveries, and resolve issues with vendors.

- Ensure documentation for calibration, quality checks, performance tests, and safety certifications.

5. Cost Optimization & Compliance

- Drive cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, multi-vendor sourcing, and technology alternatives.

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrix, audit requirements, and CAPEX governance.

- Maintain accurate records for capital asset procurement and support finance in capitalization.

6. Team Leadership (Optional based on seniority)

- Lead a small team handling capital procurement.

- Train team members in technical evaluation, negotiation, and vendor management.

What You Bring

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering (preferred).

- MBA in Operations/Supply Chain is an added advantage.

- 8–15 years of experience in CAPEX procurement in manufacturing/automotive/EV/heavy engineering environments.

- Solid experience in machinery, tooling, automation, and plant equipment procurement.

- Cost savings vs. CAPEX budget.

- On-time equipment delivery & installation.

- Vendor performance & service uptime.

- Compliance to procurement and audit requirements.

- Project closure documentation & asset capitalization accuracy.

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