Manager - Operative Purchase (TCD)Pune

Creating Passion: Your Responsibilities

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.

Contributing Your Strengths: Your Qualifications

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.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.