As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services to support operational and production needs. You ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, particularly engineering, sourcing, and operations, to interpret technical requirements, source qualified suppliers, and manage supplier performance.

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience in production or procurement.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards.
Strong ability to interpret manufacturing drawings and material specifications.
Skilled in cycle time analysis, cost breakdowns, and applying this knowledge to strengthen supplier negotiations.
Preferred: Experience in oil & gas parts manufacturing and new part development.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Excellent multitasking and time management skills; proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, to effectively engage with the local supplier base and internal teams.
Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.

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Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of technical product and service specifications; collaborate with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, standards, and requirements.
Review and process purchase requisitions generated through MRP systems to meet business and production demands.
Source materials and services in alignment with required specifications and procurement guidelines.
Check for inventory redeployment opportunities to maximize use of existing stock.
Leverage existing contract pricing where applicable to streamline purchasing.
Request and evaluate supplier quotes for accuracy, cost, and delivery performance.
Apply competitive bidding practices to ensure the best combination of quality, delivery timelines, and total cost of ownership.
Manage end-to-end purchase order processes including creation, communication, and acknowledgment with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Track and update anticipated delivery dates based on supplier communications and branch input.
Monitor and implement change management updates, including freight charges and PO amendments, to ensure order accuracy and delivery alignment.
Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and Source-to-Pay functions to resolve payment-related issues such as -PO receipts, Invoice disputes, Supplier compliance requirements, Payment terms resolution, Discrepancies such as Received Not Vouchered or Shipped Not Received/Import Tracking
Participate in supplier performance reviews and develop strong relationships with key strategic suppliers.
Support supplier base rationalization in coordination with Sourcing and Category Management teams.
Report and follow up on supplier non-conformances until resolution is achieved.
Utilize material planning tools (MRP/DRP) to analyze supply needs and ensure readiness for production, including coordination of external processing when necessary.
Assess supplier engagement strategies based on transaction type to foster relationships that enhance on-time delivery, innovation, efficiency, and overall supplier performance.

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