Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

- Manage end-to-end domestic procurement activities for production and non-production requirements.
- Source and develop vendors for raw materials, engineering components, fabrication items, electricals, instrumentation, and maintenance spares.
- Obtain quotations, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and prepare comparative statements.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, transportation, and supply agreements with vendors.
- Release Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved procurement requirements.

Strategic Sourcing
- Identify alternate suppliers to reduce dependency and procurement risks.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through vendor development, value engineering, and strategic negotiations.
- Conduct market surveys to track commodity price trends and supplier capabilities.
- Develop long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Inventory & Production Support
- Coordinate with Production Planning, Stores, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering departments for procurement planning.
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production downtime.
- Monitor inventory levels and initiate procurement based on reorder levels and forecasts.

Vendor Development & Performance Management
- Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and service parameters.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews and audits where applicable.
- Support onboarding and qualification of new vendors.

Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, quotations, supplier agreements, and purchase documentation.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and statutory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with Finance for invoice verification, reconciliation, and payment processing.

Coordination & Follow-up
- Follow up with suppliers for order execution and timely deliveries.
- Resolve supplier-related issues concerning quality, quantity, delivery delays,



and commercial disputes.
- Work closely with logistics and stores teams for seamless material receipt.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Commerce, or Business Administration.
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management will be an added advantage.

Experience
- 8-10 years of experience in domestic procurement within a manufacturing industry.

- Experience in purchasing

- Raw Materials

- Engineering Components
- Electrical & Instrumentation Items
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Supplies

- Fabrication and Project Materials
- Exposure to vendor development and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

- Robust knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
- Vendor negotiation and contract management expertise.
- Inventory management and material planning knowledge.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, ERPNext, or similar.
- Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, MIS Reporting).

Behavioral Skills
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities.
- Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cost savings achieved through negotiations and sourcing.
- On-time delivery performance of suppliers.
- Reduction in procurement lead time.
- Vendor development and retention.
- Inventory optimization and stock availability.
- Procurement budget adherence.
- Supplier quality performance.

Preferred Industry Background Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:
- Engineering Manufacturing
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
- Heavy Engineering
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
- Process Industries
- Automotive Components
- Capital Goods Manufacturing

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