Purchase Coordinator

IN775 Valmet Technologies Private Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain coordinator in Pune, India, to oversee end-to-end purchase processes from PR to PO and delivery. You will coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, and Sales teams to ensure on-time execution and visibility across the supply chain.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or logistics coordination, familiarity with ERP systems (Infor LN preferred), and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, supply chain, or logistics coordination.
• Experience in international industrial or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of end-to-end PO processes and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP systems; Infor LN is an advantage.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PR to PO process and delivery end-to-end.
• Track open PRs/POs and ensure timely processing with procurement teams.
• Monitor order status, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Identify risks and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, warehouse, and material management.
• Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support sales and customer service to meet delivery commitments.
• Serve as central coordination point across cross-functional teams.
• Escalate critical supply and delivery issues to management.
• Maintain accurate order/shipment status in ERP systems.
• Support process improvements to boost visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Coordination

Procurement

Logistics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Power BI

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Infor LN ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and coordinate the end-to-end process from Purchase Requisition (PR) creation to Purchase Order (PO) issuance and final delivery.
• Track open Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, ensuring timely processing and order placement through close coordination with Procurement teams.
• Monitor order status, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to maintain visibility of critical and time-sensitive orders.
• Identify potential delivery risks, bottlenecks, and delays, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Material Management teams to ensure smooth material movement across suppliers, warehouses, internal locations, and customer sites.
• Track shipments and material movements to ensure on-time delivery to the required destination.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams to support customer delivery commitments and priority orders.
• Act as the central coordination point between Procurement, Logistics, Material Management, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Escalate critical supply, delivery, and operational issues to management and relevant stakeholders when required.
• Maintain accurate order, shipment, and delivery status information in ERP systems and tracking tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance order visibility, process efficiency, coordination, and on‑time delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational processes while managing activities across national, regional, or global operations.

Key Stakeholders:

• Parts Procurement Team
• Sales & Customer Service Teams
• Logistics & Material Management Teams
• Global Supply Functions
• Quality Department
• Suppliers and Customers
• External Authorities and Service Providers

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Order Management, Materials Management, or a similar coordination role.
• Experience working in an international industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of technical materials, spare parts procurement, purchase order processes, and end‑to‑end supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and material flow processes.
• Strong coordination, planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and follow‑up abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with ERP systems; knowledge of Infor LN or similar ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet challenging delivery timelines.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and ability to identify, coordinate, and escalation risks in a timely manner.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and external partners.

To succeed in this role To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of technical service expertise, analytical capabilities, and strong customer‑facing skills. You should be comfortable working independently to resolve day‑to‑day service challenges while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver operational and business improvements. Success will come from your ability to support customers, maintain high‑quality service documentation, leverage Power BI to generate meaningful insights, and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and service performance.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services as well as mission‑critical automation and flow‑control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services, as well as mission‑critical automation and flow‑control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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