About the Role

To ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of transformer components required for production — balancing delivery commitments, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key transformer materials — core steel,

copper conductors, insulation materials, bushings, tap changers, oil, and hardware.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and domestic suppliers for critical components.
- Negotiate long-term price agreements, lead time commitments, and performance clauses.
- Build alternate vendor base to de-risk supply chain.

2. Procurement Operations

- Convert approved BOMs into purchase orders based on project schedules.
- Track order status, manage delays, and ensure material availability aligns with production plan.
- Coordinate with planning and engineering to prioritize and expedite critical items.
- Maintain ERP/MRP accuracy for lead times, min-max levels, and procurement costs.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

- Drive cost reduction through volume leverage, value engineering, and global sourcing.
- Benchmark prices periodically to maintain competitiveness.
- Analyze landed cost impacts for imported components (freight, duties, logistics).
- Ensure timely vendor payments, credit terms optimization, and budget adherence.

4. Quality & Compliance

- Develop vendor scorecards for delivery reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure supplier compliance with





IEEE/ANSI and internal standards.
- Drive vendor audits and material inspection protocols.
- Ensure REACH/RoHS/environmental and safety compliance for materials.

Skills & Attributes:
- Strong understanding of transformer materials and sub-vendor ecosystem (core, winding,

insulation, bushings, oil, etc.).
- Technical-commercial acumen — ability to read drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
- Supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
- Robust follow-up, communication, and analytical ability.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on operational execution.

Qualifications

- Education: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. MBA preferred.
- Experience: 8–15 years in transformer or heavy electrical equipment procurement.
- Experience in sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers.
- Prior experience with transformer component vendors is highly desirable.

Work Environment

- Preferred Base: Hyderabad, Prayagraj
- Regular travel to manufacturing sites (Hyderabad and across India) & ports.
- Flat organizational structure that fosters transparency, collaboration, innovation, and cross-

functional teamwork.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to shape the global supply-chain backbone of a fast-growing global power equipment company
- Work on complex, high-value projects across the U.S. and global markets.
- Be part of a team committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery.

📌 Manager, Supply Chain (Hyderabad)
🏢 Ayr Energy
📍 Hyderabad