Vendor Management & Development
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the existing vendor base.
Identify, evaluate and onboard recent 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 quick-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.