SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Item-wise Procurement, OEM Components, Inventory & Supply Chain Management

RoleSupply Chain ManagerDepartmentSupply Chain / Purchase

1. Role Purpose

Responsible for end-to-end supply chain activities covering material planning, item-wise procurement, OEM components and equipment spares, supplier management, inventory control, logistics and timely material availability for production, projects and customer requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Manage material planning and procurement based on BOM,production plans, project schedules and customer requirements.
- Handle Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I;), Raw Materials, Bought-Out Items, OEM Machineries & Equipment Spares, and Consumables.
- Float RFQs, obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, negotiate commercial terms and release Purchase Orders.
- Monitor PO acknowledgement, committed delivery dates, expediting and material receipt until closure.
- Ensure availability of critical, long-lead and project-specific materials without affecting production or project schedules.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA/QC, Stores, Finance and Logistics for material requirements and issue resolution.
- Develop, evaluate and maintain suppliers and alternate sources for critical materials.
- Monitor GRN/MRN, inspection, rejection, replacement and supplier corrective actions.
- Control inventory through minimum/maximum/reorder levels and monitor slow-moving, non-moving and excess stock.
- Manage domestic procurement, transportation, shipment tracking and EXIM activities wherever applicable.
- Drive cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, inventory optimization and continuity of supply.

3. Item-wise Material Handling Item CategoryMaterials / Components HandledMechanical Raw MaterialsSS304/SS316/SS316L sheets & plates, MS plates, round bars, aluminium, GI and structural materials.Mechanical Pipes & TubesSS/MS pipes, SS316L EP tubes, copper, HDPE, UPVC and process piping materials.Mechanical FittingsElbows, tees, reducers, flanges, ferrules,



unions, nipples, stub ends and gaskets.Mechanical ValvesBall, butterfly, diaphragm, gate, globe, check/NRV, sampling and other process valves.Mechanical FabricationDish ends, shells, nozzles, manways, agitators, shafts, impellers, supports and brackets.Mechanical FastenersSS/MS nuts, bolts, studs, washers, screws and anchor fasteners.Mechanical ConsumablesWelding wires/electrodes, argon gas, cutting/grinding wheels, buffing wheels and polishing materials.ElectronicsPLC,HMI,VFDS,Power/control cables, VFD cables, cable trays, glands, lugs, MCB, MCCB, ACB, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, SMPS, panels, UPS, transformers and earthing materials.InstrumentationPressure gauges/transmitters, temperature instruments, RTDs, thermocouples, level transmitters, flowmeters, Controllers,switches, control valves, solenoid valves and sensors.Pneumatics & UtilitiesFRL units, regulators, PU/SS tubes, pneumatic fittings, solenoid valves, actuators, filters and utility line components.Bought-Out ItemsPumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, heat exchangers, filters and other shopfloor materilasOEM Components & Equipment SparesOriginal manufacturer components and machine-specific spares including pump spares, mechanical seals, bearings, gearboxes, motors, special valves, PLC modules, HMI, VFD/drives, servo systems, sensors, transmitters, control cards, communication modules and specialized assemblies.

4. OEM Components Specific Responsibility

- Identify OEM or authorized/approved sources for machine-specific components and critical equipment spares.
- Verify OEM part numbers, technical specifications,



revision details and compatibility before PO release.
- Maintain an OEM component catalogue for part number, equipment reference, supplier, lead time and criticality.
- Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for technical confirmation and approved alternatives.
- Plan advance procurement for long-lead OEM components to avoid equipment or production downtime.
- Ensure genuine/approved components are procured where OEM warranty, validation, safety or performance requirements apply.
- Track warranty, replacement, service support and after-sales commitments for OEM-supplied items.

5. Inventory & Stores Coordination

- Maintain optimum stock levels for critical, regular and consumable materials.
- Define and review minimum, maximum and reorder levels.
- Monitor stock ageing, slow-moving, non-moving, excess and obsolete materials.
- Coordinate material receipt, GRN/MRN, inspection, identification, storage and issue status.
- Conduct periodic stock reconciliation and support inventory accuracy.

6. Supplier & Performance Management

- Supplier development, qualification and alternate source development.
- Evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness and service support.
- Monitor supplier OTD, rejection rate, lead time and corrective actions.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery, warranty and commercial conditions.

7. Key KPIs

- Material availability and production/project continuity
- Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Purchase cost reduction / savings
- Inventory value and inventory turnover
- Stock-out and emergency purchase frequency
- Supplier rejection / quality performance
- Purchase order cycle time
- Slow-moving and non-moving inventory control
- OEM spare availability and lead-time control

8. Overall Responsibility Ensure the RIGHT MATERIAL, CORRECT QUANTITY & QUALITY, AT RIGHT TIME AT APPROPRIATE COST, while maintaining supply continuity and avoiding production/project delays.

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📌 Senior Manager-procurement (Chennai)
🏢 Standard Group of Companies
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