Procurement Officer

Role Overview

availability of raw materials and components

Key Responsibilities

1. Vendor Management & Expediting

• Engage proactively with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials as per production requirements.
• Manage key commodities such as

  Copper and Packaging

  with precision and agility.
• Prepare and monitor delivery schedules aligned with purchase orders and production timelines.
• Track vendor performance, identify potential delays, and initiate timely escalations to meet monthly supply targets.
• Use the

  Vendor Portal

  for efficient communication, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with planning and plant teams to maintain optimal safety stock levels and storage utilization.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards to track performance metrics and delivery adherence.

2. Operational Procurement & P2P Cycle

• Own and manage the

  end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

  process ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Process purchase orders via

  SAP MM

  for both domestic and import transactions under various

  Incoterms

  .
• Implement

  Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECN)

  and manage rejection material disposal within defined timelines.
• Execute cost optimization initiatives for

  NPI (Non-Production Items)

  and

  Capex

  procurements.
• Manage procurement documentation, payment terms (including

  LC/BG

  ), and vendor settlements as per policy.

3. Strategic Buying & Supplier Development

• Source, develop, and procure non-production items directly for factory operations.
• Collaborate with

  R&D and Supplier Development

  teams for new component sourcing and vendor qualification.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and site audits in coordination with the

  Quality

  and

  Strategic Sourcing

  teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations and periodic price reviews to ensure competitive procurement.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics, review vendor segmentation, and ensure continuous improvement.

4. Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor raw material inventory and refine lead times based on production requirements.
• Measure and report RM/component availability in alignment with monthly and quarterly production schedules.
• Ensure efficient utilization of warehouse space and maintain accuracy in material tracking.

5. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to statutory and organizational compliance norms including taxation, safety, and environmental standards.
• Implement

  5S principles, QC tools, and process control charts

  to enhance procurement and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to corporate SCM initiatives related to logistics, planning, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance improvement.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in vendor management and supply chain coordination.
• Working knowledge of

  SAP MM

  and procurement workflows.
• Exposure to import/export documentation, payment instruments, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive accountability in vendor networks.