Responsibilities

- Work closely with the operations teams to understand procurement requirements details and request vendor quotes.

- Participate in the new vendor approval process.

- Capture technical and commercial information and order goods in correct quantities to maintain the supply and demand balance.

- Coordinate with planning teams to gather service PO workscope, generate service POs and communicate information related to the scope and delivery terms with vendors.

- Follow up with vendors and suppliers regarding goods and service procurement and update production teams about delivery date changes when vendor PO due dates are rescheduled

- Identify and resolve issues with vendors arising throughout the procurement process.

- Identify ongoing procurement process improvement opportunities, review with management and implement as directed.

- Liaise with the account payable department.

- Comply with local regulations, API and ISO standard requirements.

- Participate in API and ISO audits and represent the NOV purchasing department.

- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE procedures and policies.

- Analyze technical and commercial information from SMEs required to create vendor service POs.

- Coordinate with the quality control department and independent verification authorities to manage inspection and witness activities at the vendor’s site.

- Determine the timing of placing orders for goods based on required dates and lead times.

- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers’ performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service level.

- Analyze the market to identify opportunities to expand the vendor base.

- Determine vendors based on established criteria,



negotiate the organization’s purchasing agreements/contracts, and ensure their materials and products meet the company’s specifications.

- Identify sources based on internal global inventory analysis.

- Coordinate with global NOV locations to fulfill unmet goods demand.

- Identify potential bottlenecks and implement procurement strategies that support the company goals and long-term outsourcing objectives.

- Routinely study vendor capabilities and current vendor establishments locally and regionally

- Visit vendor locations to evaluate opportunities to diversify the regional vendor base.

- Identify cost reduction opportunities by comparing multiple sources based on time-studies.

- Coordinate with all shop departments to maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan effectively.

- Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to ensure suppliers are following correct revisions.

- Research and obtain technical guidance from engineering and manufacturing experts to resolve technical questions during procurement.

Qualifications

- A bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.

- Minimum of 05 years of experience with a working knowledge of procurement methods and procedures and processes.

- CIPS Qualifications (Desirable)

- Experience with ERP system required.

- Knowledge of ISO, API, ASTM Material Standards required.

- Knowledge of Casting, Forging, Heat Treatment process and raw material procurement required.

- Knowledge of machining, Special coating & other manufacturing processes

- Knowledge of Inventory Management

- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.

- Strong communication in English (Both Verbal and Written)

- Strong time management and analytical skills

📌 Technical Procurement Specialist (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 NOV
📍 Navi Mumbai