Buyer - Pumps & Outsourced Supplier Management

Job Title: Buyer - Pumps & Outsourced Supplier Management

Location :- Mumbai

Procurement & Commercial Management

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Pumps and related outsourced components.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with the supplier base to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct RFQs, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and finalization of purchase orders.
• Drive annual cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives.
• Ensure timely contract renewals and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, raw material fluctuations, and supplier pricing to optimize procurement costs.

Supplier Management

• Manage and strengthen the outsourced pump supplier network.
• Evaluate supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD), and service parameters.
• Coordinate with suppliers to improve lead times, capacity planning, and supply reliability.
• Support supplier development and risk mitigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and supplier governance requirements.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of pumps and outsourced parts as per production and customer requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning, Operations, Stores, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability while controlling inventory carrying costs.
• Track open purchase orders and expedite critical deliveries to avoid production disruptions.
• Manage supplier schedules, dispatch planning, and delivery adherence.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain procurement and supply chain MIS reports.
• Track and report KPIs such as Purchase Savings, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Supplier Performance, and Cost Reduction.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement dashboards for management review.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, records, and documentation in SAP systems.
• Analyze procurement and supplier data to support management decision-making.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Support new product development through supplier sourcing and cost estimation activities.
• Participate in audits, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies, quality systems, and statutory requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement Cost Savings
• Supplier OTIF Performance
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM/Rejection Rate)
• Inventory Optimization
• MIS Accuracy & Timeliness
• Supplier Development & Risk Mitigation

Key Accountabilities

• Commercial excellence and cost competitiveness.
• Reliable supply of pumps and outsourced components.
• Effective supplier relationship management.
• Accurate MIS reporting and data management.
• Achievement of procurement and supply chain performance targets.