Senior Executive /Executive -Procurement

Safran Electronics Defense; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics Defense in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Executive/Executive-Procurement to lead the start-up of a new manufacturing plant. You will handle local and international procurement, build supplier relationships, and implement cost-saving strategies aligned with corporate guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years of procurement experience in electronics or automotive sectors, strong leadership, and ERP exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the electronics or automotive industry with BE + Supply chain.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with ERP implementation is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong team player with collaborative and organizational strengths.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage procurement activities for the new site in collaboration with the corporate team.
• Generate a review of the procurement schedule to be supplied in compliance with the material requirements and to receive the products in the quantities necessary and on schedule.
• Evaluate onboard and manage suppliers relationships in collaboration with the purchasing team and quality team to maximize cost savings and efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies based on risks linked to product and/or process, stability of requirements, visibility on forecasts.
• Monitor and improve supplier delivery timelines, lead times, and quality compliance.
• Organize supplier audits, quality inspections, and order expediting.
• Manage actions, plan and task force in case of missing part.
• Manage inventory coordination with stores and co-ordinate with finance teams, ensuring smooth procurement-to-payment processes.
• Send to suppliers procurement-related documentation, including invoices, work orders, and forecasts
• To be the focal point to build the local Procurement activities.
• Required to work in individual capacity for multiple roles till full fledge operation starts in the company.
• Achieve and Prepare KPIs as per guideline and present to senior management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

English communication

ERP experience

Education

BE in Electronics/Mech/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Executive / Executive-Procurement
Location: Devanahalli, Bengaluru, India

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for a new SED manufacturing plant in Bengaluru. This role supports growth in electronics and actuation sectors and involves establishing and managing local & international procurement functions aligned with corporate guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage procurement activities for the new site in collaboration with the corporate team.
• Generate a review of the procurement schedule to be supplied in compliance with the material requirements and to receive the products in the quantities necessary and on schedule.
• Evaluate onboard and manage suppliers relationships in collaboration with the purchasing team and quality team to maximize cost savings and efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies based on risks linked to product and/or process, stability of requirements, visibility on forecasts.
• Monitor and improve supplier delivery timelines, lead times, and quality compliance.
• Organize supplier audits, quality inspections, and order expediting.
• Manage actions, plan and task force in case of missing part.
• Manage inventory coordination with stores and co-ordinate with finance teams, ensuring smooth procurement-to-payment processes.
• Send to suppliers procurement-related documentation, including invoices, work orders, and forecasts
• To be the focal point to build the local Procurement activities.
• Required to work in individual capacity for multiple roles till full fledge operation starts in the company.
• Achieve and Prepare KPIs as per guideline and present to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the electronics or automotive industry with BE + Supply chain.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with ERP implementation is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong team player with collaborative and organizational strengths.