- Should have 12 to 18 years of experience in souring in reputed companies / MNC.
- Should have exposure on strategic sourcing process.
- Should know the sourcing process in following areas.
- Supplier Onboarding
- RFQ and Negotiations.
- Knowledge of foundry, Forgings
- Knowledge of machining of heavy items, GDT in metrology
- Cost management.
- On time Delivery.
- All Compliance requirements in sourcing.
- Vendor development process.
- ISO processes followed in SCM department.
- Strong fundamental knowledge of imports , customs , logistics etc.
- Plans and manages the overall Purchase activities of a plant ensuring compliance to global standards.
- Responsible for Internal Audits, Cost Savings in Projects and Overall Cost Reduction Targets
- Responsible for Delivery schedules and performance indicators for measuring progresses.
- Ensure Closely monitor Project Management and hold Daily Weekly meetings to deliver Projects on time.
- In charge of people development. Adhere to the all the department KPIs.




- Providing technical expertise and lead the technical discussion and provide the technical solutions to customers during the pre-sales and post-sales phases.
- Work closely with sales team, customers, and internal engineering departments to understand customer requirements, propose technical solutions, and ensure successful implementation of products or services and lead the technical services group and provide the timely guidance to the technical service team.

Key Job Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for supply chain management and procurement to optimize sourcing strategies, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
- Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors based on quality, cost, reliability, and other factors. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with supplier

📌 Sr Buyer II (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kennametal
📍 Bengaluru