- Sourcing & Requisition Review: Review purchase requisitions, engineering drawings, andtechnical datasheets to ensure complete specifications before floating RFQs (Request for Quotations).
- Vendor Management: Research, identify, and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits/inspections, and build a reliable vendor database.
- Commercial & Price Negotiation: Analyze technical and commercial proposals, prepare comparative statements, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, and delivery schedules.
- Order Processing: Convert purchase requisitions into formal purchase orders (POs) via ERP/Tally systems and track orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Quality & Compliance: Verify that purchased items comply with industry standards (such as ISO 9001, BIS, RoHS, or CE)
and coordinate incoming quality inspection (GRN) with QA teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, R&D;, production, project management, and finance teams to avoid production delays or stockouts.
- Cost Optimization: Drive value engineering / value analysis (VA/VE) and monitor purchase price variance (PPV).
Required Skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP software (SAP, Oracle, or Tally).
- Familiarity with commercial terms and INCOTERMS.
- Understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and vendor audit protocols.