The Role
Manage vendor relationships, develop suppliers, issue RFQs, execute purchase orders, negotiate pricing, maintain procurement documentation, and ensure ERP data accuracy. Coordinate with QA, production, R&D, stores, finance, and other teams to resolve quality and delivery issues. Support supplier audits, new product development, inventory reduction, cost improvement, alternate sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Key Responsibilities
1. Vendor Management & Development
• Maintain effective working relationships with existing vendors to ensure
continuity of supply.
• Develop 2–3 new vendors per quarter for approved and critical components.
• Support vendor evaluation, onboarding documentation, and periodic
performance reviews.
• Track vendor performance parameters: delivery, quality, responsiveness, and
cost.
2. Purchase Process & Documentation
• Execute timely RFQ / RFI issuance as per approved PRs.
• Manage PR-to-PO cycle within defined TAT.
• Prepare and release POs as per approval matrix.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices, HSN codes, GST compliance, and supporting
documents.
• Maintain procurement records for audit and internal review.
3. Cost Management & Negotiation
• Support and achieve cost reduction / cost economy targets defined for the Motor
BU.
• Conduct price negotiations under guidance and finalize commercial terms.
• Prepare actual vs negotiated rate comparison and cost analysis sheets.
• Support standardization and alternate sourcing initiatives.
4. Compliance & Audit
• Maintain procurement-related documentation for ISO, Six Sigma, and internal
audits.
• Support supplier audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Ensure collection and maintenance of statutory and compliance documents
from vendors.
5. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with QA, EDP, R&D, Production, Sales, QC, Stores, and Accounts for
smooth execution.
• Support resolution of issues related to quality rejections, delivery delays, and
system mismatches.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews as required.
6. New Product & Supplier Development
• Support new product development (NPD) activities from procurement
perspective.
• Review RFQs, quotations, tooling costs, supplier agreements, and feasibility
inputs.
• Assist in supplier feasibility and commercial evaluation for new parts.
7. Inventory & Supply Chain Efficiency
• Support initiatives to reduce inventory holding cost.
• Monitor GRN-to-QA inspection cycle and follow up for timely closures.
• Track supplier delivery commitments to avoid line stoppages
8. System & ERP Management
• Maintain accuracy of procurement data in ERP.
• Release POs in ERP as per approved workflows.
• Generate vendor comparison statements, MIS, and cost reports.
• Ensure ERP discipline and traceability of transactions
9. Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Coordinate with QA for material quality improvement actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost, quality, and supplier
performance.
• Participate in standardization and value engineering activities
Requirements
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
• Strong execution capability
• Sound commercial understanding
• Good negotiation and vendor coordination skills
• ERP discipline and documentation accuracy
• Ability to work independently within defined authority limits
Behavioural Attributes
• Ownership-driven and dependable
• Detail-oriented and process compliant
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams
• High integrity and ethical conduct
Qualification & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Production preferred).
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain in a
manufacturing setup.
• Exposure to motors / electromechanical components preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering
- 3-6 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing setup
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Exposure to motors or electromechanical components
- Strong negotiation and vendor coordination skills
- Sound commercial understanding
- Procurement documentation accuracy and ERP discipline
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The Company
What We Do
Posimind Consulting is a Pune-based, technology-driven executive search and headhunting firm, with branches in Mumbai and Kolhapur. It helps organizations build strong teams by identifying and attracting senior and other high-caliber talent across sectors and roles. Its services combine strategic, quality recruitment with technology-driven candidate searches, AI-powered pre-assessments, and tailored HRMS solutions to strengthen workforce and organizational performance for clients.
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