Senior Executive - Indirect Material

Nordex Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Tiruvallur is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage indirect material and PPE purchases within our SCM team. The role focuses on PO creation in SAP, requisition processing, and on-time delivery coordination across internal departments.

Candidates should have 5-8 years in indirect materials procurement, ideally from manufacturing or energy sectors, with BE/MBA qualifications. The role emphasizes supplier relationship management and compliance to EHS and sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) / MBA in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in Indirect Material - SCM/Operations in manufacturing or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to approved suppliers in SAP.
• Process purchase requisitions accurately and timely.
• Monitor open POs and close pending transactions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for procurement requirements.
• Ensure PPE and indirect material availability and inventory control.
• Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support planning, MRP coordination, and reporting.

Job description

Job Description:

LOCATION: Tiruvallur

DEPARTRMENT: SCM (Supply Chain Management)

Your Tasks

Procurement & Purchase Order Management

• Create, review, and issue Purchase Orders (POs) to approved suppliers in SAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase requisitions.
• Monitor open POs and ensure closure of pending transactions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for procurement requirements and priority planning.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrix, and sourcing guidelines.

Indirect Material & PPE Management

• Manage procurement of PPE items such as safety helmets, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, coveralls, respiratory masks, ear protection, and other safety consumables.
• Ensure availability of PPE materials in line with EHS and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with EHS, Plant, Maintenance, Production, Quality, HR, and Admin teams for material requirements.
• Track consumption patterns and optimize inventory levels for indirect materials and PPE.

Order Tracking & Supplier Coordination

• Monitor order status and track deliveries to ensure on-time material availability.
• Follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgments, production status, dispatch schedules, and delivery commitments.
• Communicate order progress and risks to internal stakeholders proactively.
• Resolve supply disruptions and expedite critical requirements whenever necessary.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure sufficient stock to meet operational requirements.
• Prevent stock-outs and minimize excess inventory.
• Review reorder levels, safety stock, and consumption trends regularly.
• Support periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliation activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews focusing on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service.
• Address supplier-related issues such as delivery delays, quality concerns, invoice discrepancies, and service gaps.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

• Work closely with Quality and User Departments to ensure incoming materials meet specified requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for corrective actions related to quality concerns.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, EHS requirements, and applicable regulations.

Planning & MRP Coordination

• Understand and execute procurement requirements through MRP recommendations.
• Ensure timely procurement based on planning inputs and consumption forecasts.
• Coordinate with planning and stores teams for effective inventory control and replenishment.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare procurement reports, inventory reports, supplier performance reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Track procurement KPIs such as OTIF, inventory coverage, purchase price variance, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Your Profile

B.E. / MBA in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Logistics is preferred.

5-8 years of experience in Indirect Material - Supply Chain/Operations Management from manufacturing/ engineering/ automotive/ renewable energy/ heavy engineering or similar industrial sectors.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.