Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Define and execute purchasing strategies for key categories (Raw Material , Plastic Child Parts , Machine Accesssories)
- Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier portfolios aligned with cost, quality, lead times, and risk mitigation
- Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and manage supplier performance & scorecards
- Cost Control & Market Intelligence
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Drive pricing strategies and cost reduction through value-engineering and alternative sourcing .
- Inventory Planning & Risk Management
- Coordinate with Production/Engineering to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory—avoid shortages or excess
- Implement ERP-driven reordering policies, manage lead times, and evaluate MOQ tradeoffs .
- Identify supply chain risks (e.g. single-source dependencies, compliance) and create contingency plans .
- Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Oversee a team of buyers or procurement staff: assign tasks, set KPIs, mentor, and report results
- Improve purchasing processes: SOPs, ERP enhancements, ISO/Lean compliance, continuous improvement initiatives .
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, production planning, quality, finance, and accounts payable for seamless procurement-to-production coordination
- Represent Purchasing in NPI projects, cost reviews, and capital spending .
- Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure procurement meets industry regulations (e.g. RoHS, REACH) and internal quality standards
- Manage supplier audits, supplier risk assessments, and resolve quality/delivery issues .
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field. EMS/B.E. (Mechanical) preferred Placement India.
- 3-4 years of experience in Hardware manufacturing procurement roles
- Proficiency with MS Office .
- Strong negotiation, analytical, strategic sourcing, and cost-management skills
- Experience managing supplier contracts, conducting cost-analysis, and implementing KPI metrics
- Solid leadership, team-building, and communication capabilities .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person