Sr Manager- Procurement
Clarke Energy
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Rehlko is seeking a DGM – Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and project procurement for manufacturing operations in Aurangabad. The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Program, Finance, and suppliers to ensure material availability, quality, and cost control.
The incumbent will drive cost reduction, risk management, and supplier performance while guiding a high-performing procurement team through NPI and sourcing initiatives in a fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- MBA/PGDM in supply chain or equivalent preferred.
- 16–19+ years in procurement or supply chain roles.
- Experience in automotive/engine/power systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Onboard capable suppliers and lead RFQ, negotiations and contracts.
- Drive supplier localization, cost optimization, and supplier performance reviews.
- Support NPI/ERP readiness and cross-functional procurement governance.
- Lead procurement reviews and executive updates.
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Job Description:
Why Work at Rehlko
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace
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GM – Procurement
The DGM – Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier development, project procurement, cost optimization, and supply continuity for manufacturing operations. The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials and components while meeting quality, cost, delivery, and technological requirements.
The position plays a critical role in new product development (NPD/NPI), supplier performance management, value engineering initiatives, risk mitigation, and procurement process excellence.
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard capable suppliers.
Lead RFQ, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations, and contract finalization.
Drive supplier localization and alternate source development.
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Conduct supplier performance reviews covering Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, and Sustainability.
Lead supplier escalation management for critical issues impacting business.
Support supplier capability assessments and improvement programs.
Collaborate with Engineering and Program teams for new product introductions.
Ensure sourcing readiness for prototype, pilot, and production stages.
Manage supplier selection, tooling investments, and project timelines.
Track APQP, PPAP, validation, and supplier development activities.
Drive annual cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
Lead VA/VE activities with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Benchmark commodities and technologies to identify savings opportunities.
Support budget planning and procurement forecasting.
Monitor material availability and proactively mitigate supply risks.
Develop contingency plans for critical components and suppliers.
Support resolution of warranty, field failure, and quality concerns impacting supply.
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, SQA, Manufacturing, Finance, and Logistics teams.
Facilitate decision-making to meet customer commitments and project milestones.
Lead procurement reviews and executive updates.
Guide and develop procurement professionals.
Set goals, monitor performance, and build procurement capability.
Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
Maintain ethical sourcing practices and contractual governance.
Support audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
Annual Cost Savings / Productivity Achievement
Supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery)
New Supplier Development & Localization
Procurement Lead Time Reduction
NPI Project Milestone Adherence
Inventory Optimization
Supplier Quality Performance (PPM/Rejections)
Risk Mitigation & Supply Continuity
Working Capital Improvement
Contract Compliance & Procurement Governance
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, or equivalent preferred.
16-19+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing industries.
Experience in automotive, engine, power systems, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Exposure to NPI, supplier development, and global sourcing environments.
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Development
Project Procurement
Contract Negotiation
Cost Analysis & Value Engineering
APQP / PPAP Understanding
Supply Chain Risk Management
ERP / SAP Procurement Systems
Leadership & Team Development
Stakeholder Management
Influencing & Negotiation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication & Escalation Management
Result Orientation
Customer Focus
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life. For more than 100 years as Kohler Energy, our teams have excelled, reliably meeting today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's. Now, with a new name and increased focus, we are giving our customers more control over where energy is sourced and where it goes, from industrial applications to your own backyard. Our solutions give people the resilience they need to keep building a brighter future, together. At Rehlko, we innovate relentlessly because we know we don't just offer energy solutions – we are creating an energy resilient world for a better future. Rehlko's affiliated brands include Kohler Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy.
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits. Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.
Curiosity - Seek, learn, share
Trust - Go farther together
Pace - Focus to go faster
Excellence - Find the win every day
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