The Senior Executive – Supply Chain & Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant sourcing of materials and services. This role requires hands-on experience in vendor management, purchase planning, negotiations, inventory coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and finance teams.

The role plays a critical part in supporting project delivery, production schedules, and business continuity through efficient procurement operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, vendor evaluation, price negotiation, purchase order (PO) issuance, and follow-ups

- Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base for direct and indirect materials

- Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost optimization and favorable payment terms

- Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies and approval workflows

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

- Plan and execute procurement in line with production plans, project timelines, and demand forecasts

- Monitor material availability and proactively address supply risks and delays

- Coordinate with logistics partners for timely material movement and delivery

- Support import/export activities, where applicable, including documentation and timelines

Inventory & Cost Control





- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence

- Work closely with stores and finance teams on GRN, invoice matching, and stock reconciliation

- Track procurement costs and support budgeting and cost-control initiatives

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate with engineering, R&D;, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to understand material specifications and sourcing requirements

- Support new product development (NPD) by sourcing current components, vendors, and alternatives

- Resolve supplier quality or delivery issues in coordination with internal stakeholders

Reporting & Process Improvement

- Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor data, and documentation

- Generate periodic reports on procurement status, savings, vendor performance, and lead times

- Identify opportunities for process improvement, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, or a related field

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations

- Strong experience with vendor negotiation, PO management, and material planning

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in engineering, electronics, manufacturing, or technology-driven organizations

- Exposure to import/export procurement and logistics coordination

- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar)

📌 Senior Executive – Supply Chain & Procurement (Chennai)
🏢 Regami Solutions
📍 Chennai