Strategic Purchase Manager

Emblaze Training & Services; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emblaze Training & Services in India seeks an experienced Automation Procurement Lead to manage procurement for automation projects and equipment. You will handle overseas sourcing, supplier management, tax compliance and strategic partnerships to ensure cost-effective procurement and contract compliance.

The role requires leading end-to-end procurement operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving supplier performance to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation procurement and overseas sourcing.
• Solid grounding in supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for automation projects and services.
• Manage end-to-end procurement including sourcing, vendor evaluation and PO management.
• Oversee overseas material supply with compliance to import regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements and terms.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships to improve cost, quality and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, GST, duties and documentation.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities for strategic sourcing.
• Drive process improvements, cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and spend analysis for procurement.

Skills

Procurement operations

Overseas sourcing

Supplier management

Tax & GST familiarity

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Independent leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Experience

8 to 10 Years

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering (B.E./B.Tech)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Procurement Lead to manage procurement operations for automation projects and equipment. The role requires expertise in overseas sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, tax regulations, and strategic partnership development. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective procurement, contract compliance, and long-term supplier relationships to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for automation-related projects, equipment, and services.
• Manage end-to-end procurement operations including sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Handle procurement of materials and equipment from overseas suppliers, ensuring compliance with import regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
• Review, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements and contracts to ensure favorable commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, customs duties, GST, import/export documentation, and statutory requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis activities related to procurement operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of procurement and purchasing operations.
• Experience in overseas sourcing and global supplier management.
• Good understanding of taxation, GST, customs regulations, and import/export procedures.
• Expertise in supplier agreement management and contract negotiations.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier partnership development.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and lead procurement initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in automation, industrial engineering, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Exposure to international procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in strategic vendor development and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Success Factors

• Effective supplier relationship management.
• Cost savings and procurement efficiency improvement.
• Timely procurement and delivery of critical automation equipment.
• Compliance with tax, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Development of long-term strategic supplier partnerships.