Job purpose:
Purchasing Team Member is responsible for Purchasing of Commodities like Castings, Forgings, Bar Stock, Instrumentation Items, Actuators, Fasteners for Valves including but not limited to Control Valves, Globe, ball valves, gate valves,butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
Key Accountabilities:
Procurement Management
Manage the procurement of engineered valve components, including Bodies, Bonnets, Trims, Accessories, Fasteners, Instrumentation Items, and other critical materials for Ball Valves, Gate, Globe & Check Valves, Actuated Valves, Plug Valves, Choke Valves, Subsea Valves, and related products.
Strategic Sourcing & Data Analytics
Develop cutting-edge sourcing strategies using historical data analytics, process intelligence, market trends, and risk assessments to evaluate multiple sourcing scenarios, benefits, potential risks, and change management impacts for commodity-driven categories such as Castings, Forgings, and Instrumentation.
Technical Supplier Coordination




Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure customer technical requirements are clearly understood, communicated, and fulfilled, while supporting project execution and delivery objectives.
Supplier Negotiation & Cost Management
Lead supplier negotiations and category benchmarking initiatives to achieve competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and sustainable cost savings. Evaluate supplier authenticity, analyze commercial quotations, prepare cost comparison analyses, and submit approval recommendations.
Procurement Strategy & Savings Realization
Implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and continuously monitor, track, and report savings achieved against budget targets.
Purchase Order & Supplier Lifecycle Management
Create and manage Purchase Orders based on Purchase Requisitions in accordance with established procedures and digital workflows. Support supplier onboarding within ERP systems, conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations, and

📌 Purchasing Team Member (Chennai)
🏢 Valmet
📍 Chennai