Role & responsibilities

- Lead procurement activities for automation-related projects, equipment, and services.
- Manage end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring.
- Handle procurement of materials and equipment from overseas suppliers, ensuring compliance with import regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
- Review, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements and contracts to ensure favorable commercial terms.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, customs duties, GST, import/export documentation, and statutory requirements.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis activities related to procurement operations.

Required Skills & Competencies





- Strong knowledge of procurement and purchasing operations.
- Experience in overseas sourcing and global supplier management.
- Positive understanding of taxation, GST, customs regulations, and import/export procedures.
- Expertise in supplier agreement management and contract negotiations.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier partnership development.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently and lead procurement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

- Experience in automation, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or process industries.
- Exposure to international procurement and supply chain management.
- Proven track record in strategic vendor development and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Success Factors

- Effective supplier relationship management.
- Cost savings and procurement efficiency improvement.
- Timely procurement and delivery of critical automation equipment.
- Compliance with tax, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Development of long-term strategic supplier partnerships.

📌 Procurement Lead (Hosur)
🏢 SSMATRIX CONSULTANCY
📍 Hosur