Purchasing Team Member

Valmet Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Purchasing Team Member in Chennai to handle procurement of castings, forgings, bar stock, instrumentation items, actuators, and fasteners for valve components.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier coordination, and cost management, with emphasis on data analytics and ERP-driven procurement processes. BE-Mech degree and 0–4 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BE-Mech degree required.
• 0-4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in vendor development and supplier relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical procurement and supplier evaluation skills.
• Sourcing, vendor development, cost analysis, and price negotiation.
• Quality and compliance management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Procurement management of engineered valve components and related materials.
• Develop strategic sourcing using data analytics and market trends.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet technical requirements and project goals.
• Lead supplier negotiations and cost management initiatives.
• Implement procurement strategies and monitor savings vs. budget.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders and supplier onboarding in ERP.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and cross-functional coordination.
• Perform advanced data analysis and reporting to support decisions.
• Navigate global supply chain and compliance considerations.

Skills

Vendor development

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Procurement expertise

Supplier evaluation

Sourcing

Cost analysis

Price negotiation

Technical acumen

Education

BE-Mech

Job description

Job purpose: Purchasing Team Member is responsible for Purchasing of Commodities like Castings, Forgings, Bar Stock, Instrumentation Items, Actuators, Fasteners for Valves including but not limited to Control Valves, Globe, ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• Procurement Management – Manage the procurement of engineered valve components, including Bodies, Bonnets, Trims, Accessories, Fasteners, Instrumentation Items, and other critical materials for Ball Valves, Gate, Globe & Check Valves, Actuated Valves, Plug Valves, Choke Valves, Subsea Valves, and related products.
• Strategic Sourcing & Data Analytics – Develop innovative sourcing strategies using historical data analytics, process intelligence, market trends, and risk assessments to evaluate multiple sourcing scenarios, benefits, potential risks, and change management impacts for commodity-driven categories such as Castings, Forgings, and Instrumentation.
• Technical Supplier Coordination – Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure customer technical requirements are clearly understood, communicated, and fulfilled, while supporting project execution and delivery objectives.
• Supplier Negotiation & Cost Management – Lead supplier negotiations and category benchmarking initiatives to achieve competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and sustainable cost savings. Evaluate supplier authenticity, analyze commercial quotations, prepare cost comparison analyses, and submit approval recommendations.
• Procurement Strategy & Savings Realization – Implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and continuously monitor, track, and report savings achieved against budget targets.
• Purchase Order & Supplier Lifecycle Management – Create and manage Purchase Orders based on Purchase Requisitions in accordance with established procedures and digital workflows. Support supplier onboarding within ERP systems, conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders including Quality, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, and Finance to achieve business objectives.
• Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting – Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Advanced Excel, to perform complex scenario modelling, trend analysis, forecasting, and predictive analytics that support informed procurement decisions.
• Global Supply Chain & Trade Compliance – Operate effectively within a global supply chain environment, with a sound understanding of import and export processes, international trade practices, and related compliance requirements being an added advantage.

Expertise:

• Educational Qualification: BE-Mech
• Experience: 0-4years
• Skill: Vendor development and supplier relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical competence in procurement and supplier evaluation.
• Sourcing & Vendor Development, Cost Analysis & Price Negotiation, Technical & Commercial Acumen.
• Quality & Compliance Management, Vendor Relationship & Performance Management.

System and operating procedures, Product specifications, codes and standards Knowledge in Purchasing Information, Root cause analysis and corrective action Risk assessment and contingency planning, Safety, Emergency preparedness & HIRA Indent to RFQ, Quote collection, Negotiation, Comparison and Part Price approval. Ordering, OA collection, Supplier Delivery status updating, Weekly review with supplier. TPI arrangements, Collection, Transportation, GRN Monitor, Quarantine disposition, LR dispositions. ECO communication and feedback collection, Supplier Payment, Shortfall data analysis and action plan implementation. Control of documents and records

http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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. In 2024, Valmets net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmets shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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