Roles and responsibilities: Minimum 5 years of Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication / heavy Fabrication/sand casting and gravity die casting is Mandatory. Oversee and manage the complete procurement cycle for raw materials, components, and services essential for manufacturing. Ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality procurement of materials in line with project specifications and production schedules. Continuously evaluate and monitor suppliers to maintain a competitive advantage in pricing and quality. Identify, evaluate, and develop long-term relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers. Manage purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring appropriate stock is maintained while avoiding overstocking or shortages. Collaborate with the engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure smooth and efficient procurement of materials that meet technical and quality standards. Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete for compliance and auditing purposes. Provide insights and reports on supplier performance, material costs, and procurement trends to management. Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Cavotecs policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering, or related field. 8-12 years of experience in procurement or purchase management, preferably in an engineering/manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP software for procurement management, Good Knowledge in MS-Office. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Good understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, and supplier management. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team. Fluent in English and Tamil. Hindi is preferable.

About the company About the company: Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications. Backed by 50 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide. Job Summary The Assistant Manager Incoming & Supplier Quality oversees the incoming inspection process for parts and materials used in industrial fabrication and heavy machinery manufacturing. This role ensures compliance with internal standards, ISO/industry regulations, and elevates supplier quality via systematic control and continuous improvement. 2. Key Responsibilities Incoming Inspection & Material Control Establish and maintain procedures for receiving, inspecting, and verifying incoming materials per specs. Use calibrated tools (Micrometer, gauges, CMM) to inspect materials. Maintain inspection logs, traceability, and KPIs like PPM and defect rates Supplier Quality Management Engage with suppliers for non-conformances, corrective actions (CAPA). Audit suppliers, evaluate trends, and rate their quality performance. Root-Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement Analyse inspection data: 5-Why, 8D, FMEA techniques. Lead initiatives to reduce defects in collaboration with engineering and production. Industrial Fabrication & Machinery Expertise Deep Possess knowledge of Sheet Metal / Heavy Fabrication and Machining. Oversee welding processes (MIG, TIG) and forming/forging operations. Strong understanding of materials (carbon steel, stainless, aluminium, alloys). Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensure QMS adherence (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001). Proven experience managing supplier and incoming quality processes Knowledge in New product introductions (NPIs), tool trials, and validation processes. Skilled in inspection tools, drawing reading, and QC techniques (SPC, statistical sampling)