Key Responsibilities

1.

Vendor

Management & Development

- Maintain effective working relationships with existing vendors to ensure continuity of supply.
- Develop 2–3 new vendors per quarter for approved and critical components.
- Support vendor evaluation, onboarding documentation, and periodic performance reviews.
- Track vendor performance parameters: delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.

2.

Purchase

Process & Documentation

- Execute timely RFQ / RFI issuance as per approved PRs.
- Manage PR-to-PO cycle within defined TAT.
- Prepare and release POs as per approval matrix.
- Ensure accuracy of invoices, HSN codes, GST compliance, and supporting documents.
- Maintain procurement records for audit and internal review.
- Cost Management & Negotiation
- Support and achieve cost reduction / cost economy targets defined for the Motor

BU.

- Conduct price negotiations under guidance and finalize commercial terms.
- Prepare actual vs negotiated rate comparison and cost analysis sheets.
- Support standardization and alternate sourcing initiatives.
- Compliance & Audit
- Maintain procurement-related documentation for ISO, Six Sigma, and internal audits.
- Support supplier audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statutory and compliance documents from vendors.
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with QA, EDP, R&D;, Production, Sales, QC, Stores, and Accounts for smooth execution.
- Support resolution of issues related to quality rejections, delivery delays, and system mismatches.
- Participate in cross-functional reviews as required.
- New Product & Supplier Development
- Support new product development (NPD)



activities from procurement perspective.
- Review RFQs, quotations, tooling costs, supplier agreements, and feasibility inputs.
- Assist in supplier feasibility and commercial evaluation for current parts.
- Inventory & Supply Chain Efficiency
- Support initiatives to reduce inventory holding cost.
- Monitor GRN-to-QA inspection cycle and follow up for timely closures.
- Track supplier delivery commitments to avoid line stoppages
- System & ERP Management
- Maintain accuracy of procurement data in ERP.
- Release POs in ERP as per approved workflows.
- Generate vendor comparison statements, MIS, and cost reports.
- Ensure ERP discipline and traceability of transactions
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate with QA for material quality improvement actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost, quality, and supplier performance.
- Participate in standardization and value engineering activities

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Strong execution capability
- Sound commercial understanding
- Good negotiation and vendor coordination skills
- ERP discipline and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work independently within defined authority limits

Behavioural Attributes

- Ownership-driven and dependable
- Detail-oriented and process compliant
- Team-oriented with cross-functional teams
- High integrity and ethical conduct

Qualification & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production preferred).
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing setup.
- Exposure to motors / electromechanical components preferred.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems

📌 Purchase Engineer (Pune)
🏢 POSIMIND
📍 Pune