Senior Purchase Specialist. This position will be based in Pune. This role will report to Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Engineer with 9 10 years of experience in a Machine Building OEM environment. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring seamless material availability through effective supplier coordination, demand planning alignment, order execution, and delivery performance management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A proactive procurement professional with 9 10 years of experience in a Machine Building OEM environment, capable of managing supplier schedules, forecast releases, delivery follow-ups, and material availability. The candidate should excel at coordinating with Planning, Quality, Production, Global Order Desk, and Suppliers to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations, solid supplier OTD performance of both localized and imported components, and continuous improvement in supply chain execution.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning Cross-Functional Coordination




- Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to understand short-term and long-term material requirements.
- Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly cross-functional meetings to review demand forecasts, production plans, and material availability.
- Translate business requirements into actionable procurement plans to support manufacturing schedules.
- Proactively identify material shortages and develop mitigation plans to avoid production disruptions.

Forecast Management Supplier Communication
- Release periodic forecasts and schedules to localized suppliers based on business demand and production plans.
- Ensure supplier acknowledgment and commitment against forecasted requirements.
- Monitor supplier capacities and identify potential constraints impacting future deliveries.
- Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding forecast changes and demand fluctuations.

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📌 Purchase Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Sandvik Coromant
📍 Pune