Job Description

Job Description

About the Organization

The organization is a global automation and technology solutions provider focused on delivering end-to-end industrial automation for manufacturing businesses. With a strong presence across multiple regions, the company specializes in making manufacturing operations smarter, faster, and safer through advanced robotics, digital factory initiatives, and turnkey automation projects. Backed by global expertise and strong technical capabilities, the organization partners with regional, national, and international clients across the industrial sector.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Purchase Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for adhering to and maintaining Purchase SOPs, managing routine procurement execution, ensuring cost control, and handling escalations. You will oversee both domestic and international sourcing for automation and logistics automation projects, develop and manage global and local supplier bases, and monitor supplier accounts payable.

You will manage a wide range of commodities, including but not limited to PLCs, industrial PCs, sensors, switchgear, scanners, light curtains, cables, controllers, vision systems, IT hardware, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, servos, screw jacks, tools, bearings, chains and sprockets, aluminum extrusions, hand tools, hardware, and manufactured components such as machined and fabricated items with surface finishes (painting or powder coating).

The role also involves sourcing global and local trade labor for in-house and on-site installation and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Review

• Review and evaluate supplier business accounts for Class “A” and “B” suppliers
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies and ensure substitutes are available for each commodity

Procurement

• Review purchase indents, prioritize urgencies, and initiate procurement processes
• Ensure timely procurement at optimal cost
• Resolve daily procurement-related queries with Stores and Accounts teams
• Manage procurement of CAPEX items and maintain compliance records
• Drive utilization and liquidation of excess inventory

Inventory Management

• Analyze and define reorder levels
• Improve inventory efficiency by recommending cost-effective and readily available alternatives

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOPs and resolve audit points or queries

MIS

• Review pending PO reports on a weekly basis
• Review PO vs. GRIR reports on a monthly basis
• Update goals and achievement records for KRAs on a weekly basis

Minimum Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a postgraduate degree in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/SCM systems
• Troubleshoot supply chain issues by reviewing available options, identifying root causes, and implementing the most effective corrective actions.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player who contributes positively to team culture, communication, and shared goals
• Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Proactive thinking and forecasting skills
• Periodic travel to suppliers along with client sites

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