Senior Engineer/ Assistant Manager - Procurement
HybridMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Manage procurement activities for direct materials and project requirements, ensuring timely availability of materials and services. Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors covering pricing, quality, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual agreements. Identify cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier development, rate contracts, and alternate vendor identification. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Projects, Planning, Finance, and Global Procurement teams to support business objectives. Prepare techno-commercial comparison statements, obtain approvals, and ensure timely release of purchase orders in SharePoint. Coordinate with Finance for commercial import documents including LC, ABG, and PBG. Manage vendor onboarding, master data, performance, issue resolution, and payments. Monitor spend, generate MIS reports, and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term procurement strategies that align with business goals
- Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Exceptional negotiation and contracting skills, with a track record of achieving significant savings and favorable terms
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with proficiency in spend analysis and financial modeling
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Compliance & Ethics: Unwavering commitment to ethical procurement practices and strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance
- Digital Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems, procurement tools, spend analytics, and Microsoft Office applications
- B.Tech with 8+ years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
- Experience in project procurement
Desired Qualifications
- preferably within the Automation, Industrial, EPC, or Manufacturing industry
- Experience in project procurement will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools is preferred
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