Procurement Coordinator

Electronics & R&D; | Full-Time | Chennai (On-site)

Job Summary

RhythmRx is hiring a Procurement Coordinator to own sourcing, vendor management, and end-to-end procurement for our portfolio of connected medical devices — and to lead a small procurement team. The role runs the full procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering and supplier negotiation through purchase orders, delivery, and inventory coordination, working closely with our Engineering, Production, and R&D; teams. The ideal candidate pairs strong, hands-on procurement and negotiation skills with the ability to mentor and set the pace for a team of 3–5 — keeping cost, quality, and timelines tight in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for electronic components, equipment, and related systems.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term vendor and supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
- Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery timelines, and service reliability.
- Conduct market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and alternative suppliers.

Procurement Operations

- Own the complete procurement lifecycle, from requirement gathering to material delivery.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and R&D; to translate requirements into clear purchasing plans.
- Prepare, review, and process purchase orders with accuracy and timely execution.
- Track orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

Inventory & Supply Chain

- Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock availability.
- Coordinate incoming shipments and verify material quality on receipt.
- Support inventory and supply planning to prevent shortages, delays, or excess stock.
- Maintain accurate procurement and inventory records.

Cost Control & Compliance





- Identify cost-saving opportunities while holding required quality standards.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain documentation of purchase orders, vendor contracts, quotations, and supplier records.
- Drive procurement reporting and spend analysis.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a procurement team of 3–5.
- Allocate tasks, set timelines, and own the quality of the team's output.
- Act as the primary procurement interface for cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

- 4+ years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, including experience leading or mentoring others.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management — a proven ability to secure favourable pricing and terms.
- Command of the procurement lifecycle — sourcing, PO processing, delivery tracking, and inventory coordination.
- Strong cost-control, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement documentation.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced workplace.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- English and Tamil — both mandatory.

Preferred Experience

- Electronics/component sourcing and familiarity with electronic BOMs.
- Procurement for R&D; or new product introduction (NPI) and prototype builds.
- Logistics and broader supply-chain coordination — inbound shipments and vendor lead-time management.
- Prior experience in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on with ERP or procurement systems.
- Inventory management (1+ year).

Role Details

Type: Full-Time · On-site

Location: Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Team: Leads a procurement team of 3–5

Experience: Flexible — based on demonstrated procurement and leadership capability

Joining: Immediate joiners highly preferred; notice period not more than 1 month

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Experience:

- Procurement: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement Coordinator (India)
🏢 Rhythmrx
📍 India