Role: To support end‑to‑end procurement activities by ensuring timely sourcing of materials and services at optimal cost, quality, and delivery, while complying with company policies, systems, and statutory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) in line with company policies.
- Float RFQs / RFPs, perform techno‑commercial comparisons, and finalize vendors.
- Source and procure OPEX items, including consumables, spares, packaging materials, and services (transportation, AMC, consultancy, third‑party support, etc.).
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders/user departments to ensure smooth procurement operations.
- Follow up on orders, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve supply‑related issues.
- Ensure compliance with budget approvals, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and audit requirements.
- Verify commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, GST, HSN/SAC codes, and statutory compliances.
- Support finance team during invoice verification and reconciliation, where required.
- Develop alternate sources and localization to reduce supply risks and ensure business continuity.
- Drive cost‑saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
- Address vendor escalations, deviations, and non‑conformities effectively.
- Maintain SAP master data, including part numbers and vendor code creation.
- Review and close open PRs and POs in coordination with user departments.
- Prepare and maintain MIS reports, savings trackers, and vendor performance data.
Educational Qualification& Experience:
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in Purchase / Procurement
- Proficiency in SAP modules (MM).
- Experience in large manufacturing setups.
- Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- MBA or any postgraduate course in Supply Chain Management / Materials Management is preferable.
Competencies and Skills:
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong negotiation abilities
- Strong knowledge of P2P (Procure‑to‑Pay) process
- Vendor sourcing and vendor management
- Techno‑commercial evaluation and contract basics
- Understanding of: Payment terms, LDs, warranties, penalties, AMC, rate contracts, and SLAs
- Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP HANA etc.
