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Order Support

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management · Purchasing

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In short

Seeking an Order Support professional in Pune to manage end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships within manufacturing/engineering industries. Responsibilities include PO management, RFQ evaluation, negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, inventory control, and ERP data maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities for PDL - DC Pune.
  • Release and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
  • Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, and conduct techno-commercial assessments.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
  • Analyze and resolve supplier price increase requests.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop alternate suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance against key metrics (SDOT, Quality, Lead Time, Responsiveness).
  • Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Manage supplier rejections, claims, and warranty-related concerns.
  • Ensure timely closure of CAPA.
  • Ensure availability and compliance of supplier documentation.
  • Escalate critical delivery, quality, and capacity issues.
  • Ensure timely availability of materials to support customer commitments.
  • Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock availability.
  • Review safety stock levels, supplier lead times, and forecast requirements.
  • Coordinate with Order Handling and Sales teams to align supplier capacity with demand.
  • Drive actions to reduce excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory.
  • Support material planning and replenishment activities.
  • Maintain accuracy of Material Master, Vendor Master, lead times, and pricing data in ERP.
  • Generate procurement reports and supplier performance dashboards.
  • Monitor procurement KPIs and support management reviews.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with Order Handling, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, Service, and Finance teams.
  • Proactively manage delivery risks, shortages, and supplier-related escalations.
  • Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis for supply chain issues.
  • Drive lead time improvement, inventory optimization, and supplier improvement initiatives.
  • Support ERP, digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

  • BE / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering.
  • 3-7 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or Vendor Development within manufacturing or engineering industries.
  • Experience in handling engineering commodities such as castings, machined parts, fabricated components, fasteners, plastic parts, electrical items, bought-out assemblies, and industrial products.
  • Hands-on experience in supplier negotiations, supplier development, inventory management, and quality issue resolution.
  • Exposure to handling supplier quality concerns, NABL documentation requirements, supplier claims, and delivery escalations.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as D365, SAP, Movex, Oracle, or similar platforms.
  • Strong sourcing, procurement, and supplier management capabilities.
  • Good understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and material planning concepts.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to Power BI and data analytics tools will be an added advantage.
  • Result-oriented and proactive approach.
  • Strong ownership and accountability.
  • Excellent follow-up and execution skills.
  • Attention to detail and process discipline.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
  • Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Positive attitude and customer-focused approach.
#procurement#supply chain#sourcing#vendor development#material management#ERP#negotiation#inventory management
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Company

Alfa Laval

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Pune, India

Qualification

Diploma, Bachelor

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