Position - Sr Manager Procurement

Bangalore - Bangalore

Qualifications

- B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical
- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain (preferred)

Experience

- 18 - 20+ years of procurement experience in SPM / automation / machine manufacturing
- Proven experience in handling capital equipment procurement

This will ensure the candidate has both procurement expertise and analytical capabilities.Additional section Procurement Analytics, MIS & Power BI

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for procurement spend, vendor performance, project-wise procurement and cost analysis.
2. Analyse procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, spending trends, price variations and sourcing efficiencies.
3. Prepare dashboards covering:
- Purchase order status and pending orders.
- Vendor-wise and commodity-wise spend analysis.
- On-time delivery (OTD) and vendor performance (QCDS).
- Material availability against project BOMs.
- Inventory levels, ageing and slow-moving materials.
- Budget versus actual procurement costs.
- Cost savings, price variance and value engineering.

- Integrate procurement data from ERP systems into Power BI for automated reporting and monitoring.
- Develop automated MIS reports for management review and project progress meetings.
- Perform supplier benchmarking and historical price trend analysis to support commercial negotiations.
- Monitor procurement KPIs and highlight risks, delays and material shortages through analytical reports.
- Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production and Project teams to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.

To lead and manage the procurement of Special Purpose Machines (SPM), ensuring timely sourcing of high-quality components, assemblies, and systems at optimal cost, while developing strategic vendor partnerships and ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement

- Develop and implement procurement strategies for SPM projects in alignment with engineering and project timelines.




- Lead make-or-buy decisions for SPM components and assemblies.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, value engineering and long-term sourcing plans.

Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard qualified vendors for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules.
- Conduct vendor performance reviews on quality, cost, delivery, and service (QCDS).

Technical & Project Coordination

- Work closely with Design, Engineering, Production, and Project teams to understand technical specifications and BOI & BOMs.
- Ensure procurement aligns with project milestones and Factory Acceptance Test(FAT) /Site Acceptance Test (SAT) schedules.
- Handle long-lead and critical items for SPM builds.

Operational Procurement

- Oversee RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, PO releases, and expediting.
- Ensure compliance with technical drawings, standards, and customer requirements.
- Resolve supply chain issues including delays, shortages, and quality deviations.

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure suppliers meet quality standards, certifications, and compliance norms.
- Support supplier audits and corrective action implementation.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor the purchase team, setting clear goals and KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and systems (ERP).

Key Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

- Robust knowledge of SPM manufacturing and associated components:
- Precision machined parts
- Fabrication & assemblies
- PLCs, sensors, motors, drives
- Raw materials
- Pneumatics & hydraulics

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & BOMs.
- Experience with ERP

Commercial Skills

- Contract negotiation and cost analysis
- Vendor development and sourcing strategy
- Budgeting and cost control

Behavioural Skills

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Sowmya

Samvith Technologies

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📌 Sr Manager Purchase - SPM Automation Job in Bangalore (Bengaluru)
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