Asst Manager Technical Purchase

Endress+Hauser Group; Aurangabad; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in measurement instrumentation is seeking an Assistant Manager - Technical Purchase in Aurangabad, India. The role requires an engineering degree along with 12 to 15 years experience in procurement, specifically in machine building. Proficiency in SAP MM and strong communication skills are essential as you lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier relations. This position also supports cost analysis and value engineering activities.

Benefits

Lifelong learning and training opportunities

Support with sustainable mobility solutions

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering purchases.
• Experience in an engineering company or with project equipment.
• Willingness to travel within India and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Source markets surveillance and scouting for process plant construction.
• Lead suppliers RFQ, offer analysis, negotiations, and selection.
• Ensure on-time deliveries at the right quality.
• Accountable for suppliers’ contract and claim management.

Skills

SAP MM proficiency

Strong communication skills

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

MS applications

Job description

Overview

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. We work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive as a family-owned company with a forward-thinking vision for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

We are looking for a Assistant Manager - Technical Purchase - SCM to join our Group at Endress Hauser Flow Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.

What is the role about?

This job posting is for a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with a strong procurement background focused on machine building and its related parts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supplier selection, development, and management, along with proficiency in SAP MM and strong communication skills. They should also be adept at cost analysis, value engineering, and understanding engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Roles & Responsibilities
• Source markets surveillance and scouting for process plant construction
• Lead suppliers RFQ, offer analysis, negotiations, and selection
• Ensure on-time deliveries at the right quality
• Accountable for suppliers’ contract and claim management
• Responsible for supplier relationship management and supplier development
• Contribute actively to business process optimization with engineering teams in India and Switzerland
• Supplier Management: Selecting and developing suppliers for machine building and its components, including machining, fabrication, castings, and electrical/electronic parts

• SAP Proficiency: Maintaining material masters, info records, and vendor masters within the SAP MM module
• Procurement Process: Handling RFQs, comparing bids, negotiating prices, and releasing purchase orders
• Supply Chain Management: Ensuring timely deliveries and managing payment cycles with suppliers
• Vendor Records: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date vendor records
• Commodity Focus: Pipe manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, forging, press parts, plates; Electrical panels manufacturing; Electrical and electronic components; Catalogue items like pumps, tools, valves, hydraulic and pneumatic; Surface treatment works, blasting, painting
• Cost and Value Engineering: Analyzing costs and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement
• Drawing Interpretation: Understanding engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Teamwork and Initiative: Working independently and as part of a team

Required Qualifications

• Education: Engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 12 to 15 years of experience in engineering purchases
• Travel: Willingness to travel within India and internationally
• Industry Experience: Experience in an engineering company or with project equipment
• Skills: Proficiency in SAP MM module, MS applications, and knowledge of engineering materials
• Familiar with ERP, preferably SAP, to maintain purchasing data such as vendor records
• Communication: Ability to interact in an international context
• Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading a team
• Self-motivated and capable of working on own initiative and in cross-functional teams

Must To Have

• Knowledge of grades of engineering materials, codes and standards
• Experience as a team leader in cross-functional teams
• Supplier audit experience
• Supplier development experience

Good To Have

• Diploma/Graduate/MBA in Materials Management
• Basic German language knowledge
• Integrated Management System Auditor certification
• Experience using the Jaggaer supplier platform

What can you expect from us?

We are among the world’s best employers with Net Sales of 3.3 billion euros (Over 17,000 employees worldwide).

• Over 8,700 patents and patent applications
• We promote lifelong learning with versatile training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning
• We prioritize Work-Life Balance to support our employees
• We provide support with sustainable mobility solutions such as public transport
• We ensure our employees work in state-of-the-art facilities with ergonomic workstations

How do you apply?

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