Manager - Operative Purchase (TCD)

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operative purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of BOM materials, spares and other operational requirements.
• Make sure all the planned purchase orders are transferred, checked/reviewed, created, approved & delivered to vendor on time along with right drawing.
• Get the Order confirmation from all the vendors, review with lead time & update the system.
• Coordinate properly with sourcing for development items, proper handover for series parts, close follow-up & coordination with sourcing team.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services as per purchase orders.
• Coordinate closely with PPC, warehouse, Production, Quality, Finance, and other internal departments for procurement requirements & invoice submission.
• Monitor pending purchase orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and delays and take corrective action.
• Ensure purchases are made in accordance with company policies, system prices, specifications, and authorization procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, vendor communications, invoices, and related procurement documents.
• Support vendor development, evaluation, performance monitoring, and periodic review.
• Resolve issues related to quality, quantity, delivery, pricing, documentation, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
• Monitor market prices, availability, lead times, and alternative sources for frequently purchased materials.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for invoice verification, payment-related queries, and vendor reconciliation.
• Prepare periodic reports on purchase orders, pending deliveries, savings, vendor performance, and procurement activities. i.e. Purchase KPI.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement procedures, and applicable statutory/company requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, standardization, and procurement efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercial information, supplier pricing, contracts, and business-sensitive data.

Qualification and Education Requirements:
• B.E./Diploma (Mechanical/production/Electrical), MBA – Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Experience:
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in procurement field.
• Experience in handling mechanical, machining, subcontracting, electricals (cables, panels, cabins, winches etc.) & hydraulics commodity.
• Good working knowledge of Power BI, MS Office, particularly PPT, Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems Infor-LN/BaaN preferred.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Marathi & Hindi

Preferred Skills / Special Skills:
• Strong Leadership
• Good understanding of procurement processes and commercial terms.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel, MIS reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to prioritize urgent and critical procurement requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach toward identifying alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when dealing with suppliers and commercial information.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Saurabh Padmakar Kulkarni.

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