Purchasing Manager

KSB Limited; Sinnar; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Limited in India seeks an experienced procurement leader for CI casting and investment casting. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization across the purchasing function.

Ideal candidates will have BE in Mechanical and MBA with 15-20 years in the pump industry or a related sector, driving quality and efficiency in procurement operations.

Qualifications

• BE (Mechanical) and MBA with 15-20 years of purchase experience in pump industry or similar.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Manage procurement of CI casting & Investment casting.
• Strategic Planning: Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and cost-saving opportunities.
• Vendor Management: Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Purchasing Operations: Oversee procurement process, review requisitions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage inventory.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and monitor quality standards with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Product knowledge

Procurement best practices

Organizational skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Education

BE (Mechanical)

MBA

Job description

Company KSB Limited

Summary of Job description

Procurement: Manage procurement of CI casting & Investment casting

Strategic Planning

Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, analyze market trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Vendor Management

Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, maintain relationships, and monitor vendor performance.

Purchasing Operations

Oversee the procurement process, review requisitions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage inventory levels, and guide subordinates.

Quality Assurance

Establish and monitor quality standards, address quality issues with suppliers and internal teams

Qualification and experience

BE (Mechanical) , MBA with 15-20 years of experience in Pump Industry or similar Industry in Purchase function

Knowledge / skills required

• In-depth product knowledge and manufacturing process understanding.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices and industry trends.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on teamwork and results.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent analytical abilities and cost optimization focus.

Behavioural Competencies

• People management ability.
• Planning and delegation.
• Conflict management.
• Networking skills

Company Profile

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing acilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success. At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.