Position Summary
Team leader with experience in engineering sector who will be able to handle 30 to 40 suppliers with multiple varieties of parts & leading team members
Role
The Purchase Team Leader is responsible for leading the purchasing team to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and quality procurement of raw materials, finished products & spares. The role ensures uninterrupted operations from raw material availability to finished product delivery, while maintaining supplier relationships, compliance, and cost optimization.
Team
Team T&G having 7# team member who are committed to delivery material on time with right quality to assembly.
Teams is assigned to procure Raw material, Turn & ground parts, sheet metal parts, Screw & barrel, Heavy & casting machining.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate should be BE mechanical or ME having experience of 10 to 12 years.
Knowledge of Drawing reading & zero-base costing of parts to be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
BE mechanical with 10 to 12 years experience in engineering sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, guide, and supervise the purchase/procurement team
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor work progress
- Train and develop team members on procurement processes and systems
- Conduct performance reviews and support skill enhancement
- Ensure adherence to company policies, ethics, and procurement procedures
- Plan, execute, and control purchase activities as per production and business needs
- Ensure continuity of supply with minimum inventory risk
- Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, and Finance teams
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers
- Maintain strong relationships with approved vendors
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts
- Monitor supplier performance for quality, cost, and delivery
- Resolve vendor‑related issues and disputes effectively
- Achieving cost reduction through negotiation, alternate sourcing, and standardization
- Track market trends, price fluctuations, and raw material availability
- Support value engineering and localization initiatives
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports
- Market scanning for alternate supplier development.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
- Knowledge of materials, specifications, and purchase documentation
- Vendor negotiation and contract management skills
- Experience with ERP / SAP / procurement systems
- Team leadership and coordination
- Analytical and problem‑solving ability
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
