Senior Manager International Sourcing & Imports

SKA Alliance; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

SKA Alliance in Raipur is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager International Sourcing & Imports to establish overseas sourcing for HEMM and construction-equipment spare parts.

The role involves leading supplier development, RFQ processes, import execution and coordinating with finance, freight forwarders and customs to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering; supply chain, materials management or international business qualifications are advantageous
• Direct sourcing from China; exposure to South Korea or Italy
• Experience with GET/wear parts, undercarriage, hydraulics, drilling spares or engine components
• Factory assessments, container imports, supplier quality claims and alternate-source development
• ERP-based purchasing and inventory planning

Responsibilities

• Identify commercially viable imports: analyse fleet requirements, consumption, purchase history, stock and AMC coverage
• Develop overseas suppliers: qualify manufacturers, distributors, prepare RFQs and negotiate terms
• Validate specifications and product quality: coordinate checks, arrange samples and inspections
• Execute approved import orders: manage POs, shipments, and documentation
• Track results and strengthen controls: maintain supplier approvals, dashboards and savings reporting

Skills

International Sourcing

Imports Management

RFQ & Negotiation

Supplier Qualification

ERP & Inventory planning

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Automobile

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

SKA Alliance is hiring a Manager / Senior Manager International Sourcing & Imports at Raipur to establish overseas sourcing for HEMM and construction-equipment spare parts.

Role & responsibilities

1. Identify commercially viable imports: Analyse fleet requirements, consumption, purchase history, stock and AMC coverage. Compare imports with domestic alternatives using landed costs, minimum order quantities, lead times, working capital and inventory implications.
2. Develop overseas suppliers : Identify and qualify manufacturers, authorised distributors and established aftermarket suppliers. Prepare accurate RFQs, verify supplier credentials, conduct factory assessments where required and negotiate prices, delivery, warranty and payment terms.
3. Validate specifications and product quality : Coordinate part-number, machine-compatibility and specification checks with maintenance. Arrange samples, inspections and controlled site trials; establish acceptance criteria and claim arrangements before scaling purchases.
4. Execute approved import orders : Manage purchase orders, production follow-up and shipment readiness. Coordinate with finance, freight forwarders and customs brokers on documentation, classification checks, clearance and delivery; plan container or consolidated shipments against actual demand.
5. Track results and strengthen controls : Maintain supplier approvals, inspection records and shipment dashboards. Report verified savings, delivery performance, quality claims and inventory ageing, using actual consumption and operating feedback to improve repeat orders.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering; supply chain, materials management or international business qualifications are advantageous. Other qualifications will be considered with a strong technical-import track record.
• Direct sourcing from China; exposure to South Korea or Italy.
• Experience with GET/wear parts, undercarriage, hydraulics, drilling spares or engine components.
• Factory assessments, container imports, supplier quality claims and alternate-source development.
• ERP-based purchasing and inventory planning.

Key Points for requirements

• Hands-on international sourcing/import procurement experience involving HEMM, earthmoving equipment, construction-equipment spares or closely related mechanical components.
• Demonstrated ownership of completed overseas ordersfrom supplier selection through delivery.
• Practical knowledge of spare-part identification, specifications & equipment compatibility.
• Relevant overseas supplier relationships and the ability to qualify new sources.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, international payment terms, freight, import documentation and customs-broker coordination.
• Strong Excel, landed-cost comparison, negotiation and reporting skills.
• Professional communication with overseas suppliers and willingness to work from Raipur and travel as required.