Purchase/SCM Department Manager
Detailed Job Description — Transformer Manufacturing Plant, Chittoor

Designation Purchase/SCM Department Manager
Department Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Reporting To Plant Head / Head – Supply Chain
Location Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Transformer Capacity Range Up to 20 MVA (Power & Distribution Transformers)

Qualification B.Tech (Any Discipline; Electrical/Mechanical preferred)
Experience 15 Years (Transformer / Heavy Electrical Equipment Manufacturing)

JOB PURPOSE
Manage end-to-end sourcing and supply chain for CRGO steel, copper/aluminium conductors, insulation materials, transformer oil, and bought-out accessories, ensuring uninterrupted material availability for production while optimizing cost, quality, and inventory.

PROJECT PHASE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and qualify recent vendors for CRGO steel, conductors, insulation materials, and critical accessories for new projects.
- Negotiate long-term contracts/rate agreements for key commodities (CRGO, copper) to secure supply and pricing stability.
- Plan import logistics and customs documentation for imported CRGO steel and other materials.
- Coordinate with Design/Engineering on new material specifications and alternate sourcing options for new transformer designs.

PRODUCTION PHASE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage production-linked material requirement planning (MRP) in coordination with Manufacturing and Quality teams.
- Oversee inventory management (raw materials, WIP, bought-outs) to balance stock availability against working-capital targets.
- Monitor vendor delivery schedules and proactively resolve supply risks to avoid production disruption.
- Lead cost-negotiation and value-engineering initiatives on key raw materials and bought-out components.
- Manage import/export documentation, customs clearance,



and logistics for international shipments.
- Coordinate vendor quality issues with the Quality Department and drive supplier corrective actions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, and commodity markets (steel, copper).
- Proficiency in ERP/SAP (MM module) for procurement, inventory, and vendor management.
- Knowledge of import-export regulations, customs procedures, and international logistics/incoterms.
- Familiarity with vendor quality management and supplier development processes.

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Lead a team of buyers, planners, and logistics coordinators.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Design teams.
- Manage strategic vendor relationships and periodic vendor performance reviews.
- Drive cost-savings and process-improvement initiatives across the procurement function.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- On-time delivery from vendors (%).
- Inventory turnover ratio and working-capital efficiency.
- Cost savings / value-engineering achieved (%) against budget.
- Stockout incidents affecting production (count/frequency).
- Vendor quality rejection rate (%).
- Import lead-time adherence and customs compliance.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure safe storage and handling practices for hazardous materials (transformer oil, chemicals) in warehouses.
- Ensure vendor compliance with safety and environmental regulations for material supply and transport.
- Maintain warehouse safety standards, including material stacking, fire safety, and MSDS documentation.
- Ensure compliance with import/export and customs regulations to avoid legal/statutory risk.
- Support ISO 14001 (environmental) compliance in procurement decisions (e.g., approved/compliant materials).
- Coordinate with EHS teams on safety data sheets and handling protocols for new incoming materials.

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