Scm Engineer (Casting) - L&T Valves

Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in India seeks a procurement professional to manage steel castings and project materials, ensuring spec compliance, cost targets and on-time delivery. You will drive techno-commercial evaluation, supplier development and supplier performance monitoring to support project execution.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement of steel castings, strong negotiating skills and familiarity with SAP and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• BE / B.E. in Mechanical or Production Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of procurement experience in steel castings and engineering/project materials.
• Knowledge of steel casting grades, material specs, drawings, foundry processes and quality requirements.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, techno-commercial evaluation, costing, negotiations, supplier development, and expediting.

Responsibilities

• Understand steel casting material specs, grades, drawings, technical requirements and standards.
• Develop procurement strategies and evaluate supplier offers for steel castings and materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop steel foundry suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery needs.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and finalize purchase orders per procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules for timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Planning and Project teams to resolve clarifications, quality issues and supply constraints.
• Drive cost optimisation via benchmarking, cost analysis and sourcing strategies.
• Track purchase orders, material availability and supplier commitments; prepare procurement MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, quality requirements and documentation standards.
• Utilize SAP for procurement transactions, order tracking and reporting.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Techno-commercial evaluation

Costing

Negotiations

Supplier development

Expediting

SAP

MS Excel

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Role Summary:

Responsible for procurement and expediting of steel castings and other project materials, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, quality requirements, cost targets, and delivery schedules. The role involves techno-commercial evaluation, supplier development, negotiations, order finalisation, and vendor performance monitoring to support project execution and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Understand steel casting material specifications, grades, drawings, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
2. Develop procurement strategies and conduct techno-commercial evaluation of supplier offers for steel castings and other project materials.
3. Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers, including foundries, to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
4. Conduct commercial negotiations and finalise purchase orders in line with procurement policies and business requirements.
5. Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress, and delivery schedules to ensure timely availability of materials.
6. Coordinate with Design, Quality, Planning, and Project teams to resolve technical clarifications, quality issues, and supply constraints.
7. Drive cost optimisation through price benchmarking, cost analysis, and effective sourcing strategies.
8. Track purchase orders, material availability, and supplier commitments, and prepare procurement MIS reports.
9. Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, quality requirements, and documentation standards.
10. Utilise SAP for procurement transactions, order tracking, and reporting

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical / Production Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement of steel castings and engineering / project materials.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of steel casting grades, material specifications, drawings, foundry processes, and quality requirements.
• Functional Skills: Expertise in strategic sourcing, techno-commercial evaluation, costing, negotiations, supplier development, and expediting.
• Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of SAP and MS Excel.
• Industry Preference: Experience in the fabrication, foundry, valve, or heavy engineering industry.