Procurement Executive

Clariant Power System Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Clariant Power System Limited is seeking a Procurement Specialist for an on-site role in Pune. You will manage supplier evaluations, RFQs, PO processing, and vendor quality coordination to ensure timely material availability for electrical manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have 2–6+ years in procurement within electrical or control panel industries, with strong negotiation, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics is preferred.
• Graduate with relevant purchase experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production requirements and material needs, including electrical components.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery capabilities.
• Issue RFQs and compare technical and commercial offers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions with vendors.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders in ERP systems and track delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP

Communication

Cost control

Planning

Education

Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics

Graduate with relevant purchase experience

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Analyse production requirements and material needs, including electrical components (relays, contactors, meters, switchgears, etc.).
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery capabilities.
• Issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) and compare technical and commercial offers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions with vendors.

Purchase Order & Documentation

• Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP systems in line with business rules and approvals.
• Track POs, follow up on delivery schedules, and expedite orders as necessary.
• Ensure purchase documentation (quotations, agreements, delivery challans, invoices) is accurate and complete.
• Maintain records of vendor contracts, price lists, delivery details, and quality certificates.

Vendor & Quality Management

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure continuous supply.
• Coordinate incoming material inspections with quality/production teams to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Handle supplier non-conformance issues (returns, replacements, corrective actions).

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with engineering, production, inventory, and stores to ensure correct material receipt and issue as per Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide purchasing input for costing, project planning, and material availability forecasting.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare periodic reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, delivery performance, and vendor performance.

Identify opportunities to reduce lead times, improve supplier base, and optimize procurement processes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering (Electrical / Electronics preferred) or related field.
• 2 - 6 + years of procurement or purchasing experience in manufacturing, preferably electrical or control panel industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP/MRP systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP purchasing modules.
• Knowledge of electrical component specifications and industry standards (IEC/IS).
• Ability to read technical drawings/BOMs (advantageous).
• Preferably in APFC panel / LT panel / electrical manufacturing industry

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Knowledge of electrical panel components
• Vendor sourcing and comparison analysis
• ERP / Excel proficiency
• Good coordination and follow-up kills
• Cost control and planning ability
• Vendor rating based on QCD

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Electrical / Electronics
• OR Graduate with relevant purchase experience

Working Conditions

• Full-time onsite role in manufacturing environment.
• Interaction with vendors, logistics partners, and internal teams across departments.