- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the existing vendor base.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new vendors for current and future requirements.
- Handle sheet metal fabrication vendors and coordinate job work end to end.
- Visit supplier locations for sourcing, follow-up and day-to-day purchases as required
Sourcing & Negotiation
- Source products and identify suppliers for mechanical, electrical and R&D; materials.
- Obtain and compare quotations; negotiate price, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Drive cost optimization without compromising specification, quality or lead time.
- Maintain an approved vendor list and rate list for repeat and critical items.
Procurement & Purchase Orders
- Handle day-to-day procurement of R&D;, production and service materials.
- Create purchase orders in the ERP and follow up through to material receipt.
- Track delivery schedules and ensure on-time receipt against committed dates.
- Resolve short supply, rejection and replacement issues with vendors.
Planning & Inventory
- Forecast material requirements based on production plans and R&D; pipelines.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure continuous availability of critical materials.
- Prevent stock-outs on fast-moving items while controlling excess and idle inventory.
Coordinate with Stores on material receipt, GRN and stock accuracy.
Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate with Production, R&D;, Stores and Service teams on material requirements.
- Follow up with the Accounts team on vendor payments and invoice clearance.
- Maintain procurement records — purchase orders, quotations and vendor documentation.
- Prepare periodic purchase, pending-order and cost reports for management review.