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Order Support

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Logistics Management · Procurement

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In short

This role focuses on order support, managing end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for various components. Key responsibilities include supplier performance monitoring, inventory management, ERP data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration within the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities for PDL -DC Pune including castings, machined components, fabricated parts, fasteners, plastic components, rubber parts, electrical items, bought-out components, and industrial assemblies.
  • Release and manage Purchase Orders (POs) as per business requirements and planning inputs.
  • Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, and conduct techno-commercial assessments.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers.
  • Analyze and resolve supplier price increase requests through cost evaluation, negotiations, escalation to Factory & BU for approvals.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop alternate suppliers to mitigate supply risks.
  • Monitor supplier performance against key metrics such as SDOT (97%), Quality, Lead Time, and Responsiveness.
  • Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives to achieve targets related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, and lead time reduction.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues and deviations.
  • Manage supplier rejections, claims, non-conformances, and warranty-related concerns.
  • Follow up on CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and ensure timely closure.
  • Ensure availability and compliance of supplier documentation including test certificates, inspection reports, and NABL reports where applicable.
  • Escalate critical delivery, quality, and capacity issues and drive timely resolution.
  • 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 forecasted demand.
  • Drive actions to reduce excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory while maintaining service levels.
  • Support material planning and replenishment activities to avoid stock-outs and supply disruptions.
  • Maintain accuracy of Material Master, Vendor Master, lead times, sourcing parameters, pricing data, and purchasing information in ERP.
  • Generate procurement reports, MIS reports, and supplier performance dashboards.
  • Monitor procurement KPIs and support management reviews.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, quality requirements, and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with Order Handling, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Logistics, Service, and Finance teams to ensure smooth execution of supply chain activities.
  • Proactively manage delivery risks, shortages, and supplier-related escalations.
  • Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities for recurring supply chain issues.
  • Drive lead time improvement, inventory optimization, and supplier improvement initiatives.
  • Support ERP, digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement projects within department.

Requirements

  • BE / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering.
  • 5-10 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.
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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, Master

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