Lead Engineer - Purchase

Job Description- Lead Engineer - Purchase

Job Mission

This position will be responsible for coordinating with key suppliers and managing Powertrain / hydraulic commodities. The role includes monitoring supplier KPIs such as delivery precision, lead time performance, and lead time accuracy. The incumbent will ensure uninterrupted supply by providing accurate forecasts to suppliers and taking ownership of on-time part availability. Knowledge of import and export processes is essential

Job description

• Knowledge & understanding of EXIM and customs related activities.
• Experience in handling global suppliers.
• Organize supplier co-planning meetings to assure capacity of supply at key suppliers in global demand planning forecasts.
• Ownership of delivery precision from suppliers.
• Sign, follow up (maintain) and keep total ownership of parts to be arranged on time for production.
• Support forecast accuracy improvement activities & understanding of BOM structure.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and drive improvement activities to reduce lead times, improve delivery performance and support quality improvements.
• Support improvements of the supply flow to ensure we source in the right region based on country of origin and demand with zero shortage & on time delivery.
• Oversee packaging optimization activities linked to transportation, storage, and handling - Supplier and Epiroc in coordination with internal CFT team.
• Educate suppliers on how delivery performance is measured and how orders are handled at suppliers i.e., POs, emails, confirmations.
• Provide inputs into MOQ and order multiple optimizations from supplier.
• Should be Agile, Quick learner with Problem solving attitude.
• Able to work with CFT.

Competences, skills and experience:

• Degree in supply chain, operations, or related degree.
• Experience in the global supply chain and part procurement with 7-8 years relevant experience
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management, inventory management, and project management.
• Ability to develop supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Power BI.
• Prior experience working with MRP tools and handling hydraulic commodities will be an added advantage.
• Strong English communication skill both verbal and written. Additional language will be preferred.

Experience requirements.

• Degree Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience relevant experience in the same field.

Company presentation:

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Epiroc had revenue in 2017 of $ 3.7 billion USD and has more than 13,000 employees. Principal product development and manufacturing units of Epiroc are in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. In the 150 countries where you can find us, we encourage our employees to take ownership of

their own development and careers with the support from their leaders. This way our employees can grow in the business, wherever they are at their careers, from entry level to senior leadership. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Epiroc Product Company Nashik established in 1972, having young and energetic team of 230 strong employees. Five divisions operating as one organisation - Underground Rock Excavation (URE), Surface and Exploration Drilling (SED), Drilling Solution (DS), and Mining and Rock excavation Service (MRS).