Role & responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Brand Alignment
- Manage and develop a robust supplier network for valve automation components, including international OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and authorized domestic distributors.
- Standardize accessory procurement to align with customer approved vendor lists (AVL) typically required by major oil & gas, power, and chemical consultants (e.g., EIL, NTPC, BHEL, Reliance).
- Negotiate Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), price lists, and annual quantity contracts to leverage buying volume and secure price stability.

2. Technical Evaluation & Product Compliance
- Collaborate with Electrical, Instrumentation, and Proposals teams to interpret customer datasheets and technical specifications.
- Ensure all procured accessories strictly comply with international and hazardous area certifications:
- Explosion-proof/Flameproof: ATEX, IECEx, PESO (C/CCOE India)
- Functional Safety: SIL 2/SIL 3 (Safety Integrity Level)
- Ingress Protection: IP66, IP67, NEMA ratings




- Manage the validation and testing documentation (Material Test Certificates, Calibration Reports) provided by accessory manufacturers.

3. Cost Management & Value Engineering
- Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, factoring in customs duties, freight, and currency fluctuations for imported electronics.
- Drive localization initiatives to substitute expensive imported components with high-quality, certified domestic alternatives where permitted.
- Analyze market trends for electronic components, raw materials (aluminum, stainless steel for actuator casings), and logistics costs.

4. Supply Chain Operations & Project Expediting
- Ensure high On-Time Delivery (OTD) to prevent project delays, as accessories are usually the final bottleneck in valve assembly.
- Coordinate with logistics and custom clearance teams for smooth inbound movement of imported instrumentation (handling ICEGATE, custom duties, and high-sea sales if applicable).
- Monitor supplier

📌 Assistant Manager (Kalyan)
🏢 Dembla Valves
📍 Kalyan