Factory Procurement Manager - M/F

Powerstatic Solutions India Private Limited; Sanand; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions in India seeks a Factory Procurement Manager to own sourcing from RFQ to factory delivery, ensuring on-time commitments and budget adherence on assigned projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in supply chain, 10+ years in industrial environments, and hands-on experience with ERP/SAP, MTA Gates, and KPI Bowler. You will drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, time, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial/technical sourcing environments.
• Experience as Buyer/Order Fulfilment Manager or strong project-management background.
• Background in power generation or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage full PO lifecycle and supplier awards.
• Strong written and verbal communication in multi-stakeholder settings.
• English proficiency and structured problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define procurement strategies and share during project kick-off.
• Ensure timely PO placement and expedite deviations to baseline schedule.
• Monitor RFQ, supplier awards, and NCR/claims for critical path impact.
• Coordinate with OF, Buyer, and SQ to ensure quality, time, and budget.
• Manage daily sourcing activities from RFQ to factory delivery and KPI reporting.
• Provide As-Sold budget and update finance for cost estimates.

Skills

Procurement

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multicultural coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain

Tools

ERP / SAP

MTA Gates

KPI Bowler

CSS

MS Office

Job description

The Factory Procurement Manager (FPM) is the single point of accountability for all factory sourcing activities within assigned projects. From RFQ to delivery to Factory, the FPM ensures proactively OTD commitments at supplier is met for his own scope, monitors the full project procurement budget lifecycle, and ensures compliance of project requirements, and adherence of internal tools (MTA Gates, KPI Bowler etc..)

ROLE

Ensure that procurement assumptions and strategies defined during the bid phase are clearly shared, understood, and embedded at project kick-off Define, formalize, and make available project supply chain directives and procedures; communicate project specificities to the sourcing community and ensure adherence throughout execution Ensure timely PO placement and expedite to OM/PM any deviation to baseline schedule incl. Pro-order, DA, PR, POR Monitor the Supplier Award process: RFQ, TTA or Award sheet, clarification meeting, approval Track supplier progress and actively expedite execution to secure delivery milestones Ensure rapid resolution of supplier NCRs, with particular focus on those impacting the critical path on his project Coordinate OF, Buyer, and SQ to guarantee PO execution on Quality, Time, and Budget Monitor all Sourcing activities through Daily Management: from RFQ to delivery to Factory, incl. Claims and NCR Commit to and monitor key milestones: Pro-order (Engineering Document), PO, KOM, PIM, EOMR (End Of Manufacturing Report) via Gates Tool in MTA Report activities on KPI Bowler to project stakeholders; present monthly project status to management (progress, projections, critical points, KPIs, financial results) Make sure project requirements established by PSL are properly applied Provide As-Sold Budget to Sourcing at project initiation + update Finance for CTC estimation Identify, analyse, and manage supply chain risks and opportunities and escape to Project Team members Contribute to volume optimisation initiatives (order bundling across product lines or projects) Consolidate lessons learned (REX) and share with the respective Order Manager/Project Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or college and any additional certification in Supply chain
• Experience of 10 years minimum in Industrial or technical environment and / or sourcing
• Experience as a Buyer or Order Fullfilment Manager or Project Management background and proven track record and ability to manage complex multi-discipline Projects.
• Background in Power generation, Nuclear or heavy industrial manufacturing setup (Turbine, Generators/ Alternators, Rotating Equipment industry) is preferable.
• Project management: Planning, risk, budget / cash, contract reading, claim management
• Full PO lifecycle (RFQ to delivery), supplier award process, NCR / claim management
• Ability to federate and coordinate multicultural, multidisciplinary teams without direct authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication; multi-stakeholder environment (teams, suppliers, clients)
• Strong understanding of procurement / sourcing processes and supply chain governance
• English - written and spoken
• Capacity to analyse and synthesise complex issues; structured problem-solving
• Technical curiosity: ability to understand industrial stakes without design expertise
• Accountability, resilience, autonomy, quality mindset; aligned with Arabelle Solutions cultural pillars
• Know of Procurement tools: ERP / SAP, MTA Gates, KPI Bowler, CSS; MS Office proficiency is preferable

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers !

At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.