Responsibilities :

Supplier Management:
Drive supplier performance improvement in the areas of schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and quality.
Monitor and enhance supplier delivery ratings and quality ratings.
Strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure long-term reliability.

Procurement & Material Availability:
Lead end-to-end procurement of raw materials (RM), consumables, and services to ensure 100% material availability with zero line stoppage
Ensure timely scheduling, order placement, follow-ups, and expediting of critical materials.

Cost Optimization & VAVE:
Drive SCM cost-saving initiatives through VAVE, strategic sourcing, contract renegotiation, rate optimization, and logistics efficiencies.
Identify and implement prospects for process improvement and waste elimination.

Contract & Commercial Management:
Oversee negotiation and finalization of service agreements, logistics contracts, and annual rate contracts.
Ensure compliance with internal commercial guidelines and risk management policies.

Inventory Management:
Maintain inventory levels within defined norms (inventory days)



while ensuring uninterrupted supply.
Optimize safety stock, reorder levels, and material planning parameters.

Scrap Management:
Oversee timely scrap disposal and auction processes.
Ensure adherence to compliance, documentation, and audit requirements for scrap management.

Qualification: BE / Btech

Technical:
Hands-on experience in preparing and analyzing MIS reports
SAP / ERP proficiency

Functional:
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all procurement MIS, including daily/weekly inventory and material availability dashboards.
Robust knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract management, and commercial terms
Proficiency in inventory planning, MRP, and integrated production planning
Robust negotiation and vendor management skills

Behavioral:
Relationship Skills
Good in Communication & Presentation Skills
Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Team-oriented approach across functions and geographies

📌 Senior Manager Materials Vadodara (India)
🏢 KEC International
📍 India