Sr. Engineer - Procurement

IMI Process Automation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI Process Automation is seeking a procurement professional to manage direct materials procurement such as actuators, pumps, motors, and related items. You will coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery at right cost and support pre-order costing and indirect procurements.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience in procurement, strong supplier management, and knowledge of GST/SEZ regulations. Willingness to travel and experience with ERP systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering from a reputed college.
• 4–7 years experience in procurement for direct materials (Actuators, Pumps, Motors).
• Experience with GST & SEZ regulations; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Key supplier account management to drive performance.
• Lead purchase order creation, monitor workflow and change notices.
• Review manufacturing and ship plan with supplier to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify gaps and implement actions to mitigate risks in order fulfilment.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical planning

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world — creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control,and Transport.

Process Automation is a world leading provider of flow control solutions for critical applications across the Energy, Marine and Pharmaceutical markets.

Role Overview

Responsible for procurement of direct materials — Actuators, Pumps, Motors, Positioners, Hydraulic Power packs, Instrumentation controls, Tubing 6 Fittings, Seal 6 Gaskets, Springs including OEM parts, coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing team as necessary. Responsible for delivery of parts on time as per specifications at right cost. Support in Pre-order costing, Intercompany 6 Indirect procurements.

Key Responsibilities

• Key supplier account management to drive performance.
• Driving SCM metric - Supplier OTO performances & Control of variances,
• Establishing supplier quality and ensuring First time right parts
• Review manufacturing & ship plan with supplier to ensure compliance to committed ship date.
• Identify gaps and implement actions to mitigate risks in order fulfilment.
• Initiate RFOs to suppliers for competitive bids. Lead purchase order creation, monitor workflow, ensure change notices, implement purchase contracts and agreements to ensure corporate legal safety from supplier's demands.
• Compliance to GST & SEZ regulations.
• Identification & develop alternate suppliers for performance and cost advantages as required.
• Build good relationship with suppliers to ensure timely supply of orders, compensate for any discrepancies in supply, and various other interface issues.
• Monitor of Engineering Change requests and cost implication of the same.
• Interface with departments on operational issues of payments, invoice discrepancies & approvals.
• Compliance to IMI CE policies and procedures including Code of conduct and Ethics guidelines.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Extensive knowledge of valve/ pump industry supplier base.
• Knowledge in Actuators, Motors, Hydraulic Power packs, Instrumentation controls & OEM Parts
• Good negotiating skills to get right prices comply to required delivery and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read part drawings and good analytical & planning skills.
• Experience and knowledge in ERP environment like ORACLE/BAAN/ IFS/SAP.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Education qualification and Experience: Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics / Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering from good or reputed college only: 4- 7 years experience.

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds