Manager - Operative Purchase (TCD)

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited in Pune, India, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage daily purchasing activities for BOM materials, spares, and operations. The role requires handling POs, vendor coordination, and ensuring timely deliveries with ERP-driven rigor.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in procurement, a mechanical/production/electrical background, and proficiency in MS Office; MBA in Supply Chain is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, production or electrical fields; MBA in Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 10–12 years of procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/procurement systems, preferably Infor-LN/BaAN.
• Proficient in MS Office; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Marathi and Hindi knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operative purchasing to ensure timely availability of BOM materials, spares and other requirements.
• Transfer, review, create and deliver purchase orders to vendors with correct drawings and timelines.
• Obtain order confirmations, review lead times, and update systems accordingly.
• Coordinate with sourcing for development and series parts handover; follow up with vendors for on-time delivery.
• Monitor POs, delivery commitments, shortages and delays; take corrective actions.
• Ensure purchases comply with policies, prices, specs and authorizations; maintain procurement records.
• Support vendor development, evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance for invoice verification and vendor reconciliation.

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operative purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of BOM materials, spares and other operational requirements.
• Make sure all the planned purchase orders are transferred, checked/reviewed, created, approved & delivered to vendor on time along with right drawing.
• Get the Order confirmation from all the vendors, review with lead time & update the system.
• Coordinate properly with sourcing for development items, proper handover for series parts, close follow-up & coordination with sourcing team.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services as per purchase orders.
• Coordinate closely with PPC, warehouse, Production, Quality, Finance, and other internal departments for procurement requirements & invoice submission.
• Monitor pending purchase orders, delivery commitments, shortages, and delays and take corrective action.
• Ensure purchases are made in accordance with company policies, system prices, specifications, and authorization procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, vendor communications, invoices, and related procurement documents.
• Support vendor development, evaluation, performance monitoring, and periodic review.
• Resolve issues related to quality, quantity, delivery, pricing, documentation, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.
• Monitor market prices, availability, lead times, and alternative sources for frequently purchased materials.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for invoice verification, payment-related queries, and vendor reconciliation.
• Prepare periodic reports on purchase orders, pending deliveries, savings, vendor performance, and procurement activities. i.e. Purchase KPI.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement procedures, and applicable statutory/company requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, standardization, and procurement efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercial information, supplier pricing, contracts, and business-sensitive data.

Contributing Your Strengths: Your Qualifications

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• B.E./Diploma (Mechanical/production/Electrical), MBA – Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in procurement field.
• Experience in handling mechanical, machining, subcontracting, electricals (cables, panels, cabins, winches etc.) & hydraulics commodity.
• Good working knowledge of Power BI, MS Office, particularly PPT, Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems Infor-LN/BaaN preferred.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Marathi & Hindi

Preferred Skills / Special Skills:

• Strong Leadership
• Good understanding of procurement processes and commercial terms.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel, MIS reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to prioritize urgent and critical procurement requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach toward identifying alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when dealing with suppliers and commercial information.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr CMCtec India Private Limited in Pune (India) was established in 2008 and started its manufacturing plant in its own facility on Pune Solapur Highway in 2012. The company is responsible for the production of tower cranes and drives.