Buyer Defence Projects

Jakson Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jakson Group is seeking a Procurement professional to manage end-to-end purchasing activities in SAP MM, ensuring timely release of POs against project requirements. You will source and procure mechanical and electrical components, evaluate and develop vendors, and negotiate terms to meet cost and timeline targets.

The role requires strong vendor management, excellent coordination across planning, manufacturing and quality teams, and proficiency in MS Excel for tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 46 years of relevant experience in project buying, SITC jobs, preferably within the defence, capital equipment, power generation, or heavy engineering sector.
• Hands-on working knowledge of SAP MM is essential.
• Working knowledge of electrical components preferred.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skill.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete PR to PO cycle in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely release of POs against project requirements.
• Source and procure mechanical and electrical components for power pack and DG set.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors; negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to support cost and timeline targets.
• Track open PRs/POs, monitor shortages, and proactively expedite deliveries to avoid production delays across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with vendors for test certificates, inspection clearances, datasheets, and quality compliance prior to dispatch.
• Coordination with planning, manufacturing, and quality teams to align procurement with production schedules and project milestones.
• Maintain and update procurement trackers and prepare periodic MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinate with stores and inventory teams on stock availability, GRN processing, and material reconciliation.
• Follow up on commercial matters such as payment terms and vendor claims in coordination with the finance team.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable defence procurement guidelines and internal quality standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Coordination & communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) cycle in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely release of POs against project requirements.
• Source and procure mechanical and electrical components for power pack and DG set.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors; negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules to support cost and timeline targets.
• Track open PRs/POs, monitor shortages, and proactively expedite deliveries to avoid production delays across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with vendors for test certificates, inspection clearances, datasheets, and quality compliance prior to dispatch.
• Coordination with planning, manufacturing, and quality teams to align procurement with production schedules and project milestones.
• Maintain and update procurement trackers and prepare periodic MIS reports for management review.
• Coordinate with stores and inventory teams on stock availability, GRN processing, and material reconciliation.
• Follow up on commercial matters such as payment terms and vendor claims in coordination with the finance team.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable defence procurement guidelines and internal quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
• 46 years of relevant experience in project buying, SITC jobs, preferably within the defence, capital equipment, power generation, or heavy engineering sector.
• Hands-on working knowledge of SAP MM is essential.
• Working knowledge of electrical components preferred.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skill.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for tracking and reporting.