Supply Chain Executive

AKAS Infusions; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AKAS Infusions is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Executive to lead end-to-end procurement in the medical equipment manufacturing space. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, vendor development, and import procurement to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

The candidate will negotiate prices, manage supplier relationships and drive cost reduction while coordinating with international vendors and freight/logistics partners. Strong ERP/SAP and Excel skills are essential for MIS reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Purchase Management and Strategic Procurement.
• Hands-on experience in domestic and international sourcing.
• Good understanding of import procedures, customs clearance and import documentation.
• Expertise in vendor development, supplier evaluation and price negotiation.
• Knowledge of electronic components, PCB, electrical and mechanical materials.
• Understanding of BOM, material planning and inventory management.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, freight forwarding and logistics coordination.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from PR to PO, delivery and payment coordination.
• Procure electronic, electrical, mechanical, PCB components, production materials, consumables and packaging materials.
• Develop effective procurement strategies aligned with production plans and business requirements.
• Ensure timely material availability without production interruptions.
• Handle import procurement of electronic components, PCB materials, mechanical parts and other specialized components.
• Identify and develop international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Coordinate with overseas vendors for quotations, lead times, order confirmations and shipment schedules.
• Manage import documentation, including Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading/Airway Bills and Certificates of Origin.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers (CHA), logistics partners and banks for import clearance and shipment tracking.
• Understand Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW, CFR), customs duties, freight charges and import-related compliance requirements.
• Monitor foreign exchange fluctuations and international procurement costs.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new domestic and international vendors.
• Build strong supplier relationships and establish alternate sourcing channels.
• Conduct vendor assessments based on price, quality, delivery performance and service.
• Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, MOQ, credit periods and delivery schedules.
• Obtain quotations and prepare detailed Comparative Statements (CS).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and alternate vendor development.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for procurement savings.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, R&D and Accounts departments.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with BOM, production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times, reorder levels and material consumption.
• Minimize excess inventory, material shortages and procurement delays.
• Coordinate with the Quality team for incoming material inspection and supplier quality issues.
• Handle rejected materials, replacements, supplier complaints and corrective actions.
• Ensure procured materials meet approved specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain purchase records, vendor databases, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Prepare monthly purchase reports, cost analysis and procurement MIS.
• Track purchase budgets, savings, pending orders and supplier performance.
• Provide procurement updates and reports to management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor development

Import procurement

Cost negotiation

Material planning

Inventory control

ERP/SAP

MS Excel (Advanced)

Incoterms

Logistics coordination

Tools

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and result-oriented Supply Chain Executive to lead our end-to-end procurement operations in the medical equipment manufacturing industry.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, cost negotiation, import procurement and supply chain management. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted material availability, optimizing procurement costs and building a reliable domestic and international supplier network.

1. Strategic Purchase & Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO), delivery and payment coordination.
• Procure electronic, electrical, mechanical, PCB components, production materials, consumables and packaging materials.
• Develop effective procurement strategies aligned with production plans and business requirements.
• Ensure timely material availability without production interruptions.

2. Import & International Procurement

• Handle import procurement of electronic components, PCB materials, mechanical parts and other specialized components.
• Identify and develop international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Coordinate with overseas vendors for quotations, pricing, lead times, order confirmations and shipment schedules.
• Manage import documentation, including Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading/Airway Bills and Certificates of Origin.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers (CHA), logistics partners and banks for import clearance and shipment tracking.
• Understand Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW, CFR), customs duties, freight charges and import-related compliance requirements.
• Monitor foreign exchange fluctuations and international procurement costs.

3. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate and develop new domestic and international vendors.
• Build strong supplier relationships and establish alternate sourcing channels.
• Conduct vendor assessments based on price, quality, delivery performance and service.
• Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve supplier-related issues.

4. Price Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, MOQ, credit periods and delivery schedules.
• Obtain quotations and prepare detailed Comparative Statements (CS).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and alternate vendor development.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for procurement savings.

5. Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, R&D and Accounts departments.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with BOM, production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times, reorder levels and material consumption.
• Minimize excess inventory, material shortages and procurement delays.

6. Quality & Supplier Coordination

• Coordinate with the Quality team for incoming material inspection and supplier quality issues.
• Handle rejected materials, replacements, supplier complaints and corrective actions.
• Ensure procured materials meet approved specifications and quality standards.

7. MIS & Reporting

• Maintain purchase records, vendor databases, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Prepare monthly purchase reports, cost analysis and procurement MIS.
• Track purchase budgets, savings, pending orders and supplier performance.
• Provide procurement updates and reports to management.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Purchase Management and Strategic Procurement.
• Hands-on experience in domestic and international sourcing.
• Good understanding of import procedures, customs clearance and import documentation.
• Expertise in vendor development, supplier evaluation and price negotiation.
• Knowledge of electronic components, PCB, electrical and mechanical materials.
• Understanding of BOM, material planning and inventory management.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, freight forwarding and logistics coordination.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and team management skills.

Preferred candidate profile

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Medical Devices and Healthcare Products
• Electronics and Electrical Manufacturing
• PCB and Electronic Components Manufacturing
• Engineering and Industrial Manufacturing