Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical commodities, including:
- Fabrication items (sheet metal, machined components, assemblies)
- Castings, forgings, fasteners, bought-out parts
- Identify and develop recent suppliers for cost optimization and risk mitigation
- Execute RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations
- Ensure timely release of purchase orders and adherence to delivery schedules

Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain a robust vendor base across fabrication and mechanical categories
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations (quality, delivery, cost)
- Lead vendor audits and capability assessments
- Drive supplier performance improvements through structured follow-ups

Expediting & Delivery Management
- Proactively expedite critical orders to ensure on-time delivery
- Track order progress and resolve bottlenecks with suppliers
- Coordinate closely with vendors and internal teams to prevent production disruptions
- Handle urgent and short-lead-time requirements effectively

Cost Optimization




- Drive cost reduction initiatives through:

a) Alternate sourcing
b) Value engineering / value analysis (VE/VA)
c) Negotiation and benchmarking
- Monitor market trends for key raw materials (steel, alloys, etc.)

Fabrication Exposure
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as:

Sheet metal fabrication; Welding; machining; laser cutting; bending
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications
- Work with engineering teams on design-to-cost and manufacturability improvements

ERP & Systems
- Use ERP systems (MS Dynamics/SAP / Oracle / similar) for:a) Purchase order processing and tracking
b) Vendor master management
c) Inventory coordination
- Generate MIS reports and procurement analytics
- Ensure data accuracy and system compliance

Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Collaboration
- Actively participate in cross-functional teams (CFT) involving Engineering; Production and Quality departments.
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📌 Manager, Supply Chain Management (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ohmium Operations
📍 Bengaluru