Major Responsibilities:
· Responsible for Raw material procurement required for valve production.
· Timely Release of Purchase Order as per PR received from MRP.
- Make PO’s for API requirements and follow as per API procedure.
· Responsible for identifying potential sources for raw material vendors.
- Negotiate and finalise prices of new items, price increase/reduction in case
of existing items whenever required.
- Release trial order, procure samples and get approval.
- Ensuring QM lot clearance and relevant feedback to suppliers.
· Monitor the supplies against schedules for smooth flow of materials to production.
· Monitor supplier adherence to the schedules and take suitable/alternate
actions if required.
- Periodically review the condition of patterns / dies and initiate action for capital approval.
- Responsible for identification & development of new sources.
- Co-ordinate with foundries for pattern layout.
- Develop patterns and ensure First sample approval.
- Monitor monthly performance thru Supplier delivery rating.
- Identify areas of possible improvement and plan actions to reduce cost / improve quality and delivery.
- Collaborate with the team members to maintain the documents required
for API Spec Q1 manual & procedure.
Skills Required
- Responsible for raw material procurement for valve production
- Timely release of Purchase Orders as per PR received from MRP
- Create POs for API requirements and follow API procedure
- Identify potential raw material vendor sources and develop suppliers
- Negotiate and finalise prices for new items and price changes for existing items
- Release trial orders, procure samples and obtain approvals
- Ensure QM lot clearance and provide relevant feedback to suppliers
- Monitor supplies against schedules to ensure smooth material flow to production
- Monitor supplier adherence to schedules and take alternate actions when needed
- Periodically review condition of patterns/dies and initiate capital approval
- Coordinate with foundries for pattern layout and develop patterns
- Ensure first sample approval for developed patterns
- Monitor monthly supplier delivery performance ratings
- Identify improvement opportunities to reduce cost and improve quality and delivery
- Collaborate to maintain documents required for API Spec Q1 manual and procedures
KSB Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KSB Company and has not been reviewed or approved by KSB Company.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or good in multiple contexts, especially where metal‑industry collective agreements apply. Consistent, on‑time wages and structured tariff pay bolster perceptions of fairness in covered roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is abundant in the United States, with holiday entitlements highlighted as a strong point. This breadth of time off stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Company pension options and profit sharing are available in Germany, alongside defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements at group level. These programs indicate structured retirement support where they apply.
KSB Company Insights
What We Do
ABOUT KSB KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems. KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio. KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 15,600 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of two billion euros. KSB WORLDWIDE With production plants, sales offices and agents in more than 100 countries, KSB is close to its customers throughout the world. Direct contact with local KSB specialists makes it easier for companies to implement their projects quickly, flexibly and at a high level of quality. KSB IN THE MEDIA www.facebook.com/KSB.Company www.twitter.com/KSBcompany www.youtube.com/user/ksbcompany https://www.instagram.com/ksbcompany/ FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: PUMPS AND VALVES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: • Pumps and valves for industrial applications • Comprehensive KSB services and original spare parts • Pumps, valves and systems for building services • Automation and drive solutions • Pumps, valves and systems for renewable energy applications • Slurry pumps for mining, suction dredgers and the oil sand industry • Pumps, valves and systems for water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for waste water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for energy applications
