Senior Manager - SQA Purchase

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd.; Indore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SHAKTI PUMPS (INDIA) LIMITED is seeking a professional to manage supplier selection, procurement activities, and compliance with automotive quality standards. The role involves evaluating suppliers for various components and driving process improvements for procurement efficiency. Required qualifications include a graduate degree, knowledge of supplier evaluation processes, and familiarity with SAP systems. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of supplier selection, evaluation, and development processes.
• Technical know-how of electrical & mechanical components.
• Familiarity with automotive industry processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including supplier identification and negotiation.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards.

Skills

Supplier selection

Negotiation

Vendor management

SAP (MM/Procurement)

Process improvement

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate in any stream

Tools

SAP

Job description

To manage supplier selection, evaluation, and development for electrical, mechanical, and proprietary components, ensuring cost-effective procurement, process excellence, and adherence to quality standards. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, compliance with automotive quality standards, and continuous upgradation of procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery parameters.
• Handle procurement of proprietary parts, castings, forgings, sheet metal, pipes, consumables, and chemicals.
• Oversee sourcing of electrical and mechanical components, winding wires, cables, fasteners, and other proprietary products.
• Evaluate and finalize suppliers for castings, forgings, and other process-driven components with strong process knowledge.
• Ensure strict adherence to automotive quality standards including PPAP, PSW, and APQP.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvement for better efficiency and supplier performance.
• Work on process upgradation and continuous improvement in the procurement cycle.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure supplier capability meets product requirements.
• Manage procurement transactions using SAP and generate MIS/reports for management review.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or cost in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure long-term business alignment.

Skills & Qualification:

• Graduate in any stream.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (MM/Procurement modules).
• In-depth understanding of supplier selection, evaluation, and development processes.
• Technical know-how of electrical & mechanical components.
• Exceptional process knowledge of castings, forgings, fasteners, winding wires, cables, sheet metal, consumables, and proprietary products.
• Exposure to automotive industry processes and standards.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), PSW (Part Submission Warrant), and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Production, Stores).
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain & procurement best practices.