Procurement Operations
- Manage full procurement cycle: vendor sourcing, RFQs, negotiations, PO issuance, delivery tracking, GRN, and payment coordination
- Procure raw materials, castings, forgings, machined parts, rolled products, fabricated items, and bought-out components
- Align procurement with production schedules, inventory norms, and budgets
Supplier & Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for engineering and bought-out items
- Build long-term strategic supplier relationships for quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Conduct supplier performance reviews, audits, and corrective action follow-ups
Cost Control & Negotiation
- Lead price negotiations and finalize commercial terms for cost savings
- Monitor market trends in metals, alloys, castings, and engineering materials
- Support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives with engineering and QA teams
Quality & Technical Coordination
- Collaborate with QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure technical compliance and material quality
- Support NPD/NPI by sourcing new materials and trial components
- Resolve procurement-related quality issues with suppliers in a timely manner
ERP / SAP & Reporting
- Manage procurement processes through SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems
- Maintain accurate PO, delivery, inventory, and vendor master data
- Generate and review MIS reports on spend analysis, supplier performance, inventory, and procurement KPIs
