Manager - Procurement

Legrand Slovenija; Chennai District; Sur place; INR 1 800 000 - 2 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IN‑NOVATEUR ELECTRICAL & DIGITAL SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Manager – Procurement to head the IN‑NUMERIC procurement team in India. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory to meet production schedules while minimizing costs across all manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems; CPSM/CIPS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Certification such as CPSM or CIPS is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Procurement from PR to PO and PO closure.
• Monitor and manage open POs, quantities and supplier commitments.
• Maintain optimum inventory across all plants and monitor MSL and replenishment levels.
• Implement Kanban/ Pull System and lean supply to reduce lead times and stock.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive cost reductions.
• Use SAP MM/PP for procurement and material planning; develop dashboards for key metrics.
• Coordinate material requirements across all plants and ensure timely delivery.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder management

CPSM/CIPS

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / SCM / Business Administration

MBA preferred

Outils

SAP MM/PP

ERP / MRP

Excel

Description du poste

Job Description:

The Manager – Procurement will head the L7 – IN – NUMERIC procurement team at IN‑NOVATEUR ELECTRICAL & DIGITAL SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels to meet production schedules while minimizing costs and mitigating material shortages across all manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Procurement & PO Management
• Manage procurement from PR to PO and PO closure.
• Ensure timely PO creation and release based on MRP, production plan, consumption, MSL and lead time.
• Monitor open POs, pending quantities and supplier commitments.
• Follow up with suppliers and resolve delivery or quantity issues.
• Ensure materials are available on time to support production.
• 2. Inventory & Material Planning
• Maintain optimum inventory across all plants.
• Ensure MSL and replenishment levels are maintained.
• Monitor material consumption, demand, stock and open POs.
• Identify potential shortages, excess stock and slow-moving materials.
• Use inter-plant stock transfer wherever possible before making fresh purchases.
• Improve inventory turnover and reduce working capital.
• 3. Supplier Management
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, MOQ and lead time.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Work with suppliers to:
  • Reduce lead time
  • Reduce MOQ
  • Improve delivery reliability
  • Support smaller and more frequent deliveries
• Take corrective action for delayed or poor-performing suppliers.
• 4. KANBAN, Pull Flow & Lean Supply
• Identify suitable fast-moving materials for KANBAN / Pull System.
• Implement consumption-based replenishment with suppliers and stores.
• Define appropriate KANBAN quantities and replenishment frequency.
• Support Heijunka / level loading to smoothen material requirements.
• Reduce excess inventory, shortages and unnecessary material movement.
• 5. Excess & Slow-Moving Inventory
• Regularly review ageing, excess and obsolete inventory.
• Prepare action plans for reducing old stock through:
  • Production consumption
  • Inter-plant transfer
  • Alternate usage
  • Supplier return
  • Other liquidation methods
• Set reduction targets and track progress.
• 6. SAP, MIS & Performance Monitoring
• Ensure effective use of SAP MM/PP for procurement and material planning.
• Maintain accurate MRP, lead-time, lot-size and replenishment parameters.
• Develop and monitor dashboards/reports for:
  • Inventory
  • MSL adherence
  • Shortages
  • Open PO ageing
  • Supplier OTD
  • Excess inventory
  • Lead-time and MOQ
  • Critical material availability
• Present key issues and action plans to management.
• 7. Multi-Plant Coordination
• Coordinate material requirements across all plants.
• Ensure the right material reaches the right plant at the right time.
• Coordinate with Procurement, PPC, Production, Stores, Logistics and SCM teams.
• Proactively resolve critical material shortages and supply issues.
• Ensure continuous material availability without unnecessary inventory buildup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record in managing multi‑plant procurement operations and inventory optimization.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to achieve cost reductions.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Knowledge of Indian procurement regulations, GST, and import/export compliance.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a high‑performing team.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across functions.
• Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in fast‑paced environments.