The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of materials and services. The role requires strong technical understanding, supplier management expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support production and project requirements efficiently.

• Lead
  end-to-end procurement operations for direct and indirect materials,
  ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Develop
  and manage a robust supplier base (100+ direct suppliers) to ensure
  consistent performance and reliability.
  Collaborate
  with cross-functional teams including Production Planning, Production,
  Service, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, and Industrial Engineering.
• Review
  and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate
  procurement of materials and components.
• Source
  and evaluate materials for heavy machining, fabrication, Casting , Forging
  (VMC, HMC, Turning, Milling, etc.).
• Monitor
  supplier performance in coordination with the sourcing team to drive
  improvements in On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality.
• Manage
  supplier forecasts and ensure material availability to meet production and
  project timelines.
• Handle
  urgent and critical procurement requirements effectively to minimize
  operational disruptions.
• Ensure
  compliance with commercial and statutory requirements including GST, VAT,
  and supplier payment processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in
  procurement processes, cost optimization, and supplier performance.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s
  Degree in Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering.
• MBA or
  Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management / Operations
  preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum
  15 years of total experience, with at least 10 years in core procurement
  functions.
• Prior
  experience in machine-building or project-based
  industries is highly desirable.
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong
  understanding of engineering processes, materials, and manufacturing
  techniques.
• Excellent
  knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Effective
  negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Strong
  follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good
  understanding of commercial transactions, taxation (GST, VAT), Import
  & Export , supplier payments.
• Ability
  to manage crises and handle urgent procurement needs.
• Proficiency in ERP systems , MS Office tools ,
  SAP S4 Hana ( Preferred )

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