Procurement Manager

Corning Incorporated; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and manufacturing company in Gurugram is seeking a procurement specialist with a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree and 10-15 years of experience. The role involves sourcing machinery and materials, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining contracts. Applicants should possess advanced Excel skills, knowledge of procurement analytics tools, and demonstrate strategic and leadership abilities. A focus on sustainability and team development is essential. This position offers the opportunity to impact the company's sourcing strategies significantly.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in procurement in mechanical or electrical fields.
• Experience in global sourcing and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing.
• Six Sigma / Lean experience.

Responsibilities

• Sources and purchases necessary machinery and supplies.
• Analyzes statistical data for product pricing and feasibility.
• Communicates with Division GSM & Category Management team.
• Administers material and service contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Procurement analytics tools

Spend analysis platforms

Compliance and ethical sourcing standards

Continuous improvement mindset

Innovation-driven thinking

Supplier partnership focus

Knowledge of plastic molding tools & process

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Requisition Number: 74401

Responsibilities

• Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyses suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• May also be responsible for some material planning, depending on the needs of the operation. Assignments are received in task-oriented terms.
• Communicates with Division GSM & Category Management team.
• Provides direction to subordinates using established policies and precedents. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency.
• Administers and executes policies and procedures that typically affect individual subordinate employees.
• Administers and executes material and service contracts with suppliers.
• Accomplishes tasks mainly through direct supervision employees. Monitors daily operations of a unit and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.
• May perform, especially in staff or professional groups, ongoing operational tasks of organizational units. Ensures that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules.
• Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to achieve results might cause delays in program schedules and result in the allocation of more resources.
• Majority of coordination is on internal basis with subordinates and supervisors at equivalent level or one level higher.

Required Experience

• Proficiency in:
  • Excel (advanced)
  • Procurement analytics tools
  • Spend analysis platforms
  • Familiarity with compliance and ethical sourcing standards
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Innovation-driven thinking
  • Long-term supplier partnership focus
  • Knowledge of plastic molding tools & process will be added advantage

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from a reputed university with 10-15 Years of experience in required field.
• Experience in global sourcing and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing.
• Six Sigma / Lean experience.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Change management capability.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.