Deputy Manager (Purchase)

Summary of Job description

1. Responsible for search of Supply market in India, company profiles, procurement of Market data, Market Trends, Product and Material Price Development.
2. Manage, Evaluate, Develop and Qualify new suppliers in India.
3. Develop and optimize the supplier pool of KSB group.
4. Implement procurement strategies for different product categories in aspect of technology trend, supplier analysis, pricing and development and establishment of bench-marking.
5. Responsible for negotiation of contracts, along with Buyer and establish cost break downs with suppliers.
6. Build a competitive network of quality suppliers and develop preferred suppliers to meet future requirements.
7. Execute strategies together with global category manager / operative purchasing and SQE to improve suppliers’ KPI performance.
8. Monitor deliveries in terms of timeliness, for initial sample inspection process.
9. Organize supplier audits, quality inspections and support for expedition of purchasing order and local operational task.

Qualification and experience

BE- Mechanical / DME with 10-15 years of experience in the relevant field.

Knowledge / skills required

• Knowledge of Domestic & Regional Supply Markets
• Knowledge of Metallurgy & Mechanical Processes
• Knowledge of MS Office & Autodesk

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Purchase Processes
• Knowledge of Quality Management Tools
• Knowledge of Supplier Development

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning & Coordination
• Communication skills
• Customer Focus
• Team Work