Position Summary:

The Lead Procurement will be responsible for managing procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials components and services required for business operations. The role will drive supplier development commercial negotiations cost optimization procurement planning and compliance with company policies while ensuring continuity of supply and effective stakeholder coordination.

Work Youll Do:

Job Description

Primary Objective

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for direct and indirect materials components and services in line with business requirements.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost competitiveness quality and continuity of supply.

Identify evaluate develop and manage suppliers; conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions where required.

Lead RFQ processes bid evaluations commercial negotiations and supplier finalization.

Review purchase requisitions and ensure timely placement and release of purchase orders.

Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply-related issues.

Drive cost reduction value engineering alternate sourcing and process improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with Planning Stores Production Quality Engineering Finance and other stakeholders to meet material and service requirements.

Ensure procurement documentation contracts approvals and records are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Monitor procurement risks market trends and supplier capacity; develop mitigation plans for critical materials.

Guide and support procurement team members and ensure effective execution of daily activities.

Specific Objective





Ensure timely availability of materials and services to support uninterrupted business operations.

Achieve procurement cost quality delivery and supplier performance objectives.

Strengthen supplier relationships and develop alternate sources for critical requirements.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies approval matrix and documentation requirements.

Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in procurement / purchasing preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of sourcing supplier evaluation negotiation and purchase order management.

Proficiency in MS Office; working knowledge of ERP procurement modules in SAP.

Strong communication negotiation analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering or a relevant postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain / Operations Management.

Experience handling procurement for manufacturing engineering or industrial operations.

Demonstrated experience in cost reduction supplier development and strategic sourcing.

Experience leading or mentoring a procurement team.

Understanding of commercial terms contracts inventory principles and procurement controls.

Who we are:

Mold-Masters ()



is a leading global supplier of hot runners controllers auxiliary injection and co-injection systems. We design manufacture distribute sell and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment that caters to every market. Mold-Masters is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand () is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals age race color sex religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Chance (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand everyone is welcome to apply and Shape What Matters for Tomorrow.

📌 Lead – Procurement (Coimbatore)
🏢 Hillenbrand
📍 Coimbatore