Role & responsibilities
- Execute analysis of local supply sources, acquisition of supplier and market information in supplier conversations, feedback of product centers, exhibition visits, contact with purchasing offices and other media.
- Responsible for expediting or progress chasing within a manufacturing or engineering business to enhance the efficiency of business processes and delivery of supplies.
- Meeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.
- Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Project Managers of potential delays.
- To work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
- To derive strategies for the respective commodity to achieve cost savings, to define identical / similar parts and achieve decisions.
- To undergo comparative evaluation of innovative ability, manufacturing technology, process, and product quality as well as security of supply of vendors.
- Prepare selection of capable vendors. Execution of RFQs based on technical specifications.
- Proposal of development partners and suppliers in consideration of cost, quality, supply, and innovation.
- To participate in cross functional module teams to work on product design, cost optimization and target cost achievement.
- Work for on time delivery and adhere to delivery policies.
Preferred candidate profile
- The incumbent should be a BE in Mechanical / Metallurgy Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Casting Procurement, Expediting & Development
- Experience in Valve / Foundry Industry is preferable
- Should have experience in SAP
- Should possess excellent communication skills