Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for engineering materials, equipment, consumables, and services.
- Float RFQs (Request for Quotations), collect quotations, and perform commercial and technical comparisons.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual conditions to achieve the best value.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved procurement procedures and budgets.
- Ensure timely procurement to support uninterrupted project execution and operational requirements.
Vendor Management
- Maintain a qualified supplier database and evaluate vendor performance periodically.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Resolve supplier-related issues including quality concerns, delivery delays, and commercial disputes.
- Conduct vendor assessments and recommend new suppliers based on business needs.
Cost Optimization
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and value engineering.
- Analyze market trends, price fluctuations, and alternative sourcing options.
- Support annual cost reduction initiatives and procurement planning.
Inventory & Material Planning
- Coordinate with stores, planning, and user departments to monitor inventory levels.
- Prevent stock-outs and minimize excess inventory through effective procurement planning.
- Track material requirements based on project schedules and production plans.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.
- Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and purchase MIS for management review.
Coordination
- Liaise with engineering, finance, stores, quality, and project teams for procurement requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and coordinate logistics where required.
- Support invoice verification and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and finance.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure procured materials meet technical specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate inspections and quality approvals whenever required.
- Handle material replacement or return processes for non-conforming supplies.
ERP & Reporting
- Process procurement transactions using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
- Generate procurement reports, vendor performance reports, and purchasing analytics.
- Maintain accurate procurement master data and purchase records.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time purchase order release.
- Supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Procurement cost savings achieved.
- Purchase order cycle time.
- Vendor performance rating.
- Inventory availability and stock-out reduction.
- Procurement compliance and audit findings.
- Purchase requisition to PO turnaround time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 1–6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations (depending on role level).
Required Skills
- Vendor negotiation and relationship management.
- Procurement planning and sourcing.
- Commercial and analytical skills.
- Cost estimation and cost optimization.
- Knowledge of ERP procurement modules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Time management and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Competencies
- Strategic sourcing.
- Contract management.
- Supply chain coordination.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Attention to detail.
- Ethical procurement practices.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
Pay: ₹15,850.53 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to handle end to end purchase process of KGISL independently?
Work Location: In person
