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Why You Will Love this Job
Job title –Sr. Executive – Indirect Procurement
Department – Operations
Reporting Manager – AM Procurement – Operations
Division/Location – Rehlko Services Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
The Indirect Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials and services required to support business operations. This role involves supplier sourcing, RFQ management, contract negotiations, purchase order processing, cost optimization, supplier performance management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
- IT Hardware & Software
- Professional Services
- Facilities Management
- Logistics & Transportation
- Marketing and Corporate Services
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking.
- Execute RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and bid evaluations.
- Drive sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and value improvements.
Procurement Operations
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval matrices.
- Monitor PO acknowledgments, delivery schedules, and order fulfillment.
- Indirect material procurement and price negotiations.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and required compliance documentation.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, service, and invoice accuracy.
Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
- Build strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Support contract negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements.
- Ensure contracts align with company compliance and risk requirements.
- Maintain sourcing documentation and audit records.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, and Engineering.
- Understand business requirements and provide procurement solutions.
- Act as the first point of contact for procurement-related support.
Measurable KPI Matrix Target Q4 2026-27
Strategic Sourcing & Operations
RFQ/RFP Completion
PO On-Time Release
≥95%
Procurement Operations
PR to PO Conversion TAT
≤2 working days
Supplier Management
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Supplier Performance Score
≥90%
Compliance
Procurement Compliance
100%
Supplier Onboarding
Supplier Setup SLA
≥95%
Negotiation Success Rate
Successful negotiations with supplier as per competitive pricing
≥90%
Price Reduction Achievement
Actual reduction achieved vs supplier quote
≥3-5% average
Contract Value Optimized
Spend covered under negotiated contracts
≥90%
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automobile, Production, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing support, or P2P operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba or equivalent.
- Highly proficient in English & able to communicate effectively with stakeholders on routine basis
- Since the role include to support USA, the associate should have the flexibility to work in 2nd shifts that may range from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm (IST), to cover up to 1pm CT (subject to change).
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience in purchase order processing and procurement support activities.
- Knowledge of invoice blocking and blocked invoice resolution.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive problem-solving and follow-up
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems
- Good understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Required Competencies
- Procurement execution: Strong attention to detail, transaction discipline, prioritization, and ownership of assigned workload.
- Commercial mindset: Ability to evaluate total cost, identify value levers, compare bids, and support fact-based negotiations.
- Analytical ability: Comfort with spend data, pivot tables, lookups, aging analysis, and operational dashboards.
- Stakeholder orientation: Service mindset, responsive communication, expectation management, and confidence working across functions and time zones.
- Problem solving: Structured root-cause analysis, practical judgment, escalation discipline, and closure focus.
- Ethics and compliance: High integrity, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest awareness, and commitment to fair and transparent sourcing.
- Continuous improvement: Ability to standardize processes, document work instructions, and support automation and change adoption.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automobile engineering, production, supply chain management, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing support, or purchase-to-pay operations.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba, or an equivalent system.
- Highly proficient in English with effective stakeholder communication skills.
- Flexibility to work second shifts, approximately 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST, to support U.S. operations.
- Hands-on experience with purchase order processing and procurement support activities.
- Knowledge of invoice blocking and blocked invoice resolution.
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- Good understanding of purchase-to-pay processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, procurement compliance, and cost optimization.
Rehlko Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehlko and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehlko.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-competitive across many roles, with professional tracks like project management, engineering leadership, and sales often aligning well with market levels. Role and geography differences are acknowledged but compensation is frequently characterized as good or competitive.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive and good value, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP resources, and HSA‑compatible options. Cost and coverage are often portrayed as favorable in the U.S.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provisions are emphasized for both birthing and non‑birthing parents. Additional family supports such as milk‑shipping services reinforce a family‑friendly offering.
Rehlko Insights
What We Do
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Formerly, for more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today’s energy needs while planning for tomorrow’s. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don’t just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. We provide worldwide solutions thanks to our regional locations in NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and India. Learn more about our products: Power Systems North America: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com Power Systems EMEA: https://www.powersystems.rehlko.com/emea Engines: https://www.engines.rehlko.com Rehlko’s affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Curtis Instruments, and Clarke Energy.
