. Sourcing & Commercial Procurement
- End-to-End Procurement: Manage the full purchasing cycle from purchase requisition (PR) review to purchase order (PO) generation and supplier follow-up.
- Direct Material Sourcing: Source raw materials, machinery components, production supplies, and consumables aligned with master production schedules.
- Commercial Negotiation: Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate competitive prices, and settle optimal credit and delivery terms without compromising quality standards.
2. Inventory Control & ERP Management
- Stock Optimization: Monitor stock levels continuously to eliminate material shortages, prevent overstocking, and minimize obsolete/excess inventory.
- ERP Processing: Execute all purchasing and stock movement transactions accurately within SAP (or equivalent ERP systems).
- Inventory Accuracy: Lead regular physical cycle counts and asset audits to identify and resolve stock discrepancies immediately.
3. Logistics & Warehouse Operations
- Shipment Oversight: Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, verify shipping documents, and ensure compliant order processing.
- Goods Flow Management: Oversee the receipt, quality inspection, staging, storage, and dispatch of materials with precise inventory logging.
- Process Improvement: Evaluate current procurement workflows to lower lead times, boost stock accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency.
Mandatory Requirements
- Reviewing purchase requisitions from internal departments for accuracy and operational approval.
- Floating Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and compiling detailed comparative pricing sheets.
- Generating purchase orders (POs) and coordinating delivery follow-ups to ensure on-time fulfillment.
- Resolving discrepancies between invoices, goods received notes (GRN), and original PO terms.
- Maintaining accurate vendor databases, performance evaluation metrics, and audit-ready records.
- Expertise in researching, evaluating, onboarding, and managing vendor networks while maintaining strong supplier ties.
- Knowledge of reorder levels, lead times, safety stocks, and logistics synchronization to prevent stockouts or over-purchasing.
Educational Qualifications
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience: 2–5 years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.