Key Responsibilities and Authority:

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key rolling stock components, including bogies, braking systems, car bodies, couplers, cab doors, and buffers.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery.
- Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, and commercial terms with domestic and international suppliers.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, production, and logistics teams to meet project and production requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable Indian Railways and RDSO requirements.
- Manage procurement for project-based and serial production requirements.
- Support Make-or-Buy decisions, localization, and vendor development in line with Make in India initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain,



or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in the railway industry, preferably with rolling stock OEMs, component manufacturers, or railway operators.
- Strong knowledge of Indian railway systems, specifications, and regulatory requirements (RDSO, Indian Railways, Metro Rail)
- Proven expertise in negotiation, contract management, cost optimization, and supply chain risk management.
- Experience in global sourcing, supplier qualification, and localization of imported components.
- Robust analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and Microsoft Office.

Preferred candidate profile

Rolling Stock experience is mandatory..

Interested candidates may share their CV at [email protected]

Thanks

KINET Railway Solutions Limited

📌 Lead Buyer - Direct Procurement (Latur)
🏢 KINET RAILWAY SOLUTIONS
📍 Latur