Senior Executive - Procurement

TAK Technologies; Sector 10; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

TAK Technologies is seeking a procurement professional to support end-to-end purchasing for mechanical, electronic, electrical, optical, and imported materials. You will coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA, Stores, Finance, Logistics, and Projects to ensure material availability, timely order execution, and compliant SAP transactions.

The role involves vendor onboarding, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiation, PO management in SAP, and ensuring import documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, supply chain, commerce, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle from receipt of material indents to delivery and closure of purchase orders.
• Review indents and coordinate with cross-functional teams to clarify specs, quantities, timelines, and requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop vendors for mechanical, electronic, electrical, optical, and project needs.
• Prepare and release accurate POs in SAP with correct specs, quantities, prices, and terms.
• Monitor open POs and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery per schedules.
• Manage procurement of imported materials and coordination with freight forwarders, customs, and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Coordination

Follow-up

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

SAP Business One

Job description

The incumbent will support the organizations procurement and sourcing function by ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of technical, mechanical, electronic, electrical, optical, and imported materials required for manufacturing and project execution. He will coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA, Stores, Finance, Logistics, Projects, and other cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability, effective vendor management, accurate SAP transactions, timely order execution, and proper procurement documentation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. 1. Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from receipt of material indents to delivery and closure of purchase orders
2. 2. Review purchase indents and coordinate with Engineering, Production, QA, Stores, Finance, Logistics, and Projects teams to clarify specifications, quantities, timelines, and requirements
3. 3. Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop vendors for mechanical, electronic, electrical, optical, technical, and project-related requirements
4. 4. Obtain quotations from vendors and conduct techno-commercial evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery, and other applicable parameters
5. 5. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial and contractual conditions with suppliers
6. 6. Prepare and release accurate Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP, ensuring correctness of specifications, quantities, prices, delivery schedules, and commercial terms
7. 7. Monitor open Purchase Orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery as per production and project schedules
8. 8. Track procurement lead times and address supply delays, shortages, quality issues, and other material availability concerns
9. 9. Identify alternate sources and cost-saving opportunities through negotiations, alternate sourcing, value engineering, and supplier development
10. 10. Develop and maintain an updated vendor database and records of supplier capabilities, certifications, commercial details, and performance
11. 11. Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost competitiveness, delivery adherence, responsiveness, and compliance
12. 12. Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for resolution of quality, quantity, specification, delivery, and other procurement-related discrepancies
13. 13. Support vendor qualification, audits, development, and periodic supplier performance evaluation activities
14. 14. Manage procurement of imported materials and coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders
15. 15. Ensure availability, accuracy, and proper filing of import documents including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Insurance Documents, Shipping Documents, and Technical Compliance Documents
16. 16. Monitor import shipments, transit timelines, customs clearance, and delivery of imported materials and support DGFT-related licensing and compliance requirements
17. 17. Prepare, review, and maintain procurement contracts, purchase agreements, NDAs, vendor commitments, and other commercial documents
18. 18. Monitor contractual obligations, validity, renewals, compliance, and procurement-related risks
19. 19. Coordinate with Finance and suppliers regarding invoice processing, payment status, commercial discrepancies, and closure of procurement transactions
20. 20. Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase history, payment status, material receipts, and other transaction details in SAP
21. 21. Prepare procurement MIS and vendor performance reports covering cost savings, delivery adherence, procurement lead times, open POs, and other key procurement metrics
22. 22. Maintain proper procurement documentation and records for audit, compliance, and operational requirements
23. 23. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing, projects, and other business requirements
24. 24. Contribute to procurement process improvement, supply chain efficiency, value engineering, cost optimization, and enhancement of overall procurement performance

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. 25. Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline
2. 26. 4-7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchase, or supply chain functions, preferably in Manufacturing, Electronics, Defense, Engineering, Telecom, or Industrial sectors
3. 27. Experience in procurement of technical, mechanical, electronic, electrical, optical, and imported materials
4. 28. Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems; experience with SAP Business One preferred
5. 29. Strong understanding of sourcing, quotation evaluation, techno-commercial comparison, negotiation, PO management, supplier follow-up, and order closure
6. 30. Knowledge of vendor evaluation, qualification, development, performance monitoring, and supplier relationship management
7. 31. Understanding of import procurement, shipping documentation, customs clearance, and applicable regulatory requirements; DGFT exposure will be an added advantage
8. 32. Experience in contract administration, commercial documentation, purchase agreements, NDAs, and procurement compliance
9. 33. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office for MIS, procurement analysis, reporting, and tracking
10. 34. Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement requirements effectively

For more information visit our company website: https://tak-technologies.com/