Koch Engineered Solutions is looking for a Category Buyer - Subcontracting & Indirect Procurement to join our team in Savli, Vadodara . In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities related to subcontracting services and indirect purchases, ensuring timely availability of services and materials while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will create value through supplier partnerships, strategic sourcing, operational excellence, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and business operations.
The Category Buyer - Subcontracting & Indirect Procurement will be part of the Supply Chain Management team and report to the Supply Chain Manager. This role works closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Projects, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and other business functions to ensure uninterrupted operations and successful project execution. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and quick-paced environment focused on delivering value through effective procurement strategies and supplier management.
Subcontracting Procurement
Manage end-to-end procurement for subcontracting requirements including fabrication, machining, painting, coating, assembly, and other outsourced manufacturing processes.
Float RFQs, obtain quotations, and conduct techno-commercial evaluations.
Develop and maintain a qualified subcontractor network.
Monitor supplier capacity, delivery commitments, and quality performance.
Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Projects teams to ensure timely completion of jobs.
Indirect Procurement
Manage procurement of indirect materials and services, including:
Facility and office supplies
Engineering and project-related purchases




Ensure timely procurement while maintaining budget compliance.

Identify and develop new suppliers to improve competitiveness and reduce supply risk.
Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Maintain supplier agreements, records, and commercial documentation.
Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Projects, Warehouse, and Finance teams.
Ensure procurement activities support production schedules and project timelines.
Create and manage purchase orders within ERP systems.
Track open purchase orders and supplier delivery commitments.
Maintain procurement KPI dashboards and MIS reports.
Support management reviews by providing procurement performance insights.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance requirements.
Support audits through accurate and complete procurement documentation.
Improved supplier performance across quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Reduced supply chain risks through supplier development and diversification.
Procurement activities consistently aligned with manufacturing and project schedules.
Accurate and timely reporting of procurement KPIs and performance measures.
Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.

- 5-8 years of procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.




- Experience managing subcontracting procurement and indirect purchasing activities.
- Strong supplier negotiation and commercial management skills.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as LN, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience supporting engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.

Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, painting, coating, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated success driving supplier development and cost optimization initiatives.
Experience in value engineering, localization, and strategic sourcing programs.
Advanced proficiency in procurement analytics, KPI reporting, and market benchmarking.
Knowledge of indirect categories, service contracts, and facility procurement.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we are focused on providing customers with products and solutions that help them optimize, transform, and succeed.
The Equipment, Technology and Services group of KES serves customers with innovative, engineered-to-order solutions, supplying equipment for applications in various markets with a focus on the refining and petrochemical industry.
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