Role & responsibilities
Manage end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for centrifugal pump manufacturing.
- Source and procure engineering materials, components, raw materials and production items as per requirements.
- Develop new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements and negotiate price, quality, delivery and payment terms.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery. Follow up with vendors for pending orders and coordinate to avoid production delays.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Planning and Accounts departments.
Procure CI, SG Iron & SS Castings, Forgings, Shafts, Sleeves, Impellers, Bearings, Mechanical Seals, Gaskets, Fasteners, Motors, Valves, Pipes, Fittings and other engineering items.
Procure SS, MS and Carbon Steel raw materials and machined components.
- Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost and delivery.
- Monitor material availability, inventory levels and replenishment requirements.
- Handle excess, slow-moving and non-moving inventory.
- Resolve vendor issues related to quality, quantity, delivery and commercial terms.
- Maintain purchase records, vendor database, quotations, POs and other procurement documents.
- Support ISO audits and ensure proper purchase documentation and compliance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure competitive procurement.
Preferred candidate profile
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement.
- Experience in centrifugal pump, valve, mechanical seal or heavy engineering manufacturing industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of engineering materials, pump components and manufacturing requirements.
- Good vendor network in engineering/manufacturing industries.
- Strong negotiation and vendor development skills.
- Experience in procurement of castings, forgings, machined components, raw materials and engineering items.
- Knowledge of SAP, Tally, Busy or other ERP systems.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Knowledge of ISO documentation and procurement compliance will be an advantage.
- Good communication, coordination and follow-up skills.
- Immediate joiners will be preferred.
Perks and benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and interview.
- Growth and career development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in the engineering and centrifugal pump manufacturing industry.
- Professional and supportive work environment.