Engineer/Officer – Tactical Purchasing

Husco International; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Husco International in Pune, India, seeks an Engineer or Officer – Tactical Purchasing to manage day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned suppliers, including schedules, POs, ERP/IFS transactions, and master data. You will support supply-chain improvements, reporting automation, and AI-enabled enhancements under the Sr.

Tactical Manager, coordinating with Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Quality. Candidates should have 3–5 years in tactical purchasing, a related degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Automobile, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in tactical purchasing, material planning, supplier scheduling, logistics, or supply-chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP, purchase orders, supplier schedules, material follow-up, shortage management, inventory control, and production support.
• Practical experience using ERP systems; IFS experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and purchasing reports; Power BI or reporting-automation exposure is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up discipline, analytical ability, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigned Supplier and Schedule Management: manage suppliers, communicate schedules, dispatches, and delivery status.
• Purchase Orders and ERP Transactions: release POs, update requisitions, registrations, and follow-ups.
• Material Availability and Shortage Follow-up: track material status and coordinate with planning on changes.
• Inventory and Master Data: maintain inventory, lead-times, and master data in ERP/IFS.
• Supplier Quality and Transaction Closure: manage debit/credit notes and routine closures with teams.
• Logistics and Material Movement: coordinate local transport and resolve delivery issues with partners.
• Reporting and Data Management: prepare reports using ERP, Excel, and Power BI; maintain trackers.
• Projects, Compliance, and Documentation: support audits, BIS/EPCG, and duty-benefit scheme paperwork.
• AI and Business-Process Improvement Support: assist with AI-driven improvements and dashboarding.

Skills

Tactical purchasing

Material planning

Supplier scheduling

Logistics

Supply chain

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

IFS

Excel

Power BI

Job description

HUSCO provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry-leading and entrepreneurial organization.

HUSCO is committed to building a diverse environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility to put a personal ‘stamp’ on their work
• To continuously expand and develop their professional skills, knowledge, and career
• To create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

1. Position Summary

Engineer or officer – Tactical Purchasing – is responsible for the reliable day-to-day execution of purchasing activities for assigned suppliers. The role manages supplier schedules, purchase orders, material follow-up, shortages, ERP/IFS transactions, master data, reporting, logistics coordination, and routine transaction closure. The position also supports supply-chain process improvement, reporting automation, digital tools, and practical AI-enabled improvements under the direction of the Sr. Tactical Manager.

2. Key Responsibilities

Assigned Supplier and Schedule Management

• Independently manage assigned suppliers and maintain regular communication on schedules, acknowledgements, dispatches, and delivery status.
• Follow up material requirements and highlight delays, shortages, or exceptions promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier commitments and open-action status.

Purchase Orders and ERP Transactions

• Release purchase orders and schedules against approved sources, prices, and terms.
• Complete ERP/IFS transactions, purchase requisition and purchase order updates, arrival registration, ASN follow-up, and assigned transaction closures.
• Escalate price, term, or commercial exceptions to the Sr. Tactical Manager without negotiating independently.

Material Availability and Shortage Follow-up

• Execute material follow-up based on ERP/MRP requirements and production priorities.
• Maintain the shortage tracker, follow up routine recovery actions, and provide accurate material status.
• Coordinate with Planning and Operations on routine schedule changes and escstriate risks that may affect production.

Inventory and Master Data

• Maintain inventory, safety-stock, lead-time, planning, supplier, and part data accurately in ERP/IFS.
• Follow up agreed actions on excess stock, shortages, inventory optimization, and system exceptions.
• Complete MDM updates, CR/CO follow-up, and other assigned master-data activities.

Supplier Quality and Transaction Closure

• Issue and follow up routine supplier rejection notices and coordinate required responses with Supplier Quality.
• Process and follow up debit notes, credit notes, IDPMS items, invoice or payment queries, and routine closures as assigned.
• Maintain clear records and elevate unresolved or recurring issues.

Logistics and Material Movement

• Coordinate local vehicles, transport, material movement, shipment tracking, and transport-bill follow-up.
• Work with suppliers, Logistics, and internal teams to resolve routine delivery and documentation issues.
• Escalate major or repeated logistics risks to the Sr. Tactical Manager.

Reporting and Data Management

• Prepare accurate and timely reports for shortages, inventory, supplier delivery, premium freight, open purchase orders, logistics, and transaction status.
• Maintain purchasing trackers, supporting data, records, and documentation for management reviews.
• Use ERP, Excel, Power BI, and other approved tools to improve data accuracy and visibility.

Projects, Compliance, and Documentation

• Maintain trackers and complete routine follow-up for transfer projects, engineering changes, BIS, EPCG, and other assigned compliance activities.
• Provide purchasing, purchase order, shipment, ERP, and supporting documents for Advance Authorization and other duty-benefit scheme activities.
• Ensure records and transactions comply with company procedures and applicable requirements.

AI and Business-Process Improvement Support

• Support the Sr. Tactical Manager in identifying and implementing practical AI and digital use cases in supply-chain processes.
• Assist with data preparation, reporting automation, dashboard support, workflow standardization, digital trackers, and documentation.
• Follow up improvement actions and help measure improvements in accuracy, response time, or process efficiency.

3. Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Sr. Tactical Manager, Planning, Operations, Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Logistics, IT, and Purchasing team members.
• External: Assigned suppliers, logistics providers, transporters, and other service partners.

4. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Automobile, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in tactical purchasing, material planning, supplier scheduling, logistics, or supply-chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP, purchase orders, supplier schedules, material follow-up, shortage management, inventory control, and production support.
• Practical experience using ERP systems; IFS experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and purchasing reports; Power BI or reporting-automation exposure is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of import/export documentation, logistics, and duty-benefit scheme supporting documents is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up discipline, analytical ability, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Interest in digital tools, reporting automation, AI-enabled improvement, and business-process standardization.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, company procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations when required.

5. Key Competencies

• Execution Discipline: Completes schedules, purchase orders, system transactions, and follow-up actions accurately and on time.
• Supplier Follow-up: Maintains clear communication and follows supplier commitments through to closure.
• Material and Inventory Control: Understands shortages, inventory parameters, safety stock, and production priorities.
• Data Accuracy: Maintains reliable ERP data, reports, trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Problem Solving: Identifies exceptions, resolves routine issues, and escalates significant risks promptly.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and internal functions to support material availability.
• Digital Mindset: Uses approved tools to improve reporting, workflows, visibility, and process efficiency.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes independent ownership of assigned suppliers and activities and provides transparent status updates.

6. Key Measures of Success

• On-time supplier follow-up and material availability for assigned suppliers.
• Timely closure of routine shortages, open purchase orders, acknowledgements, delivery actions, and transactions.
• Accurate ERP/IFS transactions, master data, reports, trackers, and documentation.
• Inventory and safety-stock actions completed within agreed timelines.
• Timely logistics coordination and escalation of delivery risks.
• Routine supplier-quality, debit or credit, IDPMS, invoice, and payment actions followed through to closure.
• Accurate and timely support for projects, compliance, and duty-benefit scheme documentation.
• Measurable improvement in reporting, workflow standardization, digital tracking, and process efficiency.

7. Role Authority and Escalation

• Independently manage assigned suppliers and operational purchasing activities within approved processes, sources, prices, terms, and authority limits.
• Escalate material, supplier, quality, logistics, system, compliance, pricing, or commercial exceptions to the Sr. Tactical Manager.
• Recommend schedule, inventory, logistics, reporting, system, and process-improvement actions.
• Refer casting and machining matters to the Senior Engineer and strategic or commercial decisions to the responsible manager or function.
• The role is an individual-contributor position with independent accountability for assigned suppliers and activities.

Who We Are:

Imagine a place where your career can soar, where innovation meets excellence, and where your contributions truly matter. Welcome to Husco.

Here, you’ll find the freedom to shape your work and leave a lasting impact. We believe in empowering you to grow personally and professionally, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge.

Your role at Husco goes beyond the ordinary – you’ll be at the forefront of supporting teams that develop innovative hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems that enhance efficiency and performance. These products make a real difference globally, building the communities we live in, growing the food that feeds us, and enhancing transportation around the world.

Join our vibrant, industry-leading team and experience a culture that values your creativity, dedication, and drive. Together, we’re not just achieving goals; we’re setting new standards and making a positive impact every day.

HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.