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Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic supplier relationship manager to manage procurement activities for critical commodities in our rolling stock division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization, preferably within the Indian railway ecosystem.

Role & responsibilities:

• Take ownership of negotiating commercial and legal terms with clients, vendors, or partners to ensure favorable outcomes aligned with company objectives.
• Provide guidance or oversight to junior staff involved in contract preparation or administration during the temporary assignment.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, compliance) and implement improvement plans where necessary.
• Lead efforts to manage changes in Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) arising from project scope changes, design updates, or internal process revisions.
• Review and process changes to PRs and POs ensuring alignment with approved budgets, contracts, and procurement policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key suppliers, fostering transparent and effective communication to build strong, long-term relationships.
• Identify opportunities for supplier capability improvements and support initiatives to increase efficiency, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Must make good and efficient collaboration between KINET & SOTECH. Proactively analyze all phases of the ongoing project to identify cost-saving opportunities in materials, logistics, manpower, design, and procurement.
• Conduct cost reviews at each stage of the project (design, procurement, construction, commissioning) to flag inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Balance cost reduction efforts with risk management to ensure changes do not negatively impact safety, compliance, or long-term value.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to onboard secondary and tertiary suppliers for critical goods and services, reducing dependency on single suppliers.
• Identify, pre-qualify, and evaluate new potential suppliers based on capability, quality, capacity, compliance, and cost competitiveness.
• Maintain updated records of supplier qualification processes and provide regular updates on onboarding progress and dual-source readiness

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant procurement / sourcing experience in the railway industry, preferably with rolling stock manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers, or railway operators in India.
• In-depth understanding of railway systems, specifications, and regulatory environment in India (RDSO, IR, Metro Rail, etc.).
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain risk management, cost drivers, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Prior experience working with Indian Railways, metro rail projects, rolling stock component manufacturer or global rolling stock manufacturers & Automobiles.
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier qualification processes.
• Experience in localization of imported components.

To Apply:

hr@kinet.co.in

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