Manager - Indirect purchase & CAPEX

Your Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Electrical Engineering.
• 812 years of experience in CAPEX Procurement / Project Procurement / Engineering Procurement, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in technical specification review, techno-commercial evaluation, supplier qualification and technical negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of machine capacity, cycle time, accuracy, tooling, automation, utilities, installation and commissioning requirements.
• Hands-on experience in CAPEX budgeting, cost estimation, ROI/payback analysis and project cost control.

Your Tasks

• Drive end-to-end procurement of plant machinery, production equipment, utilities, automation and engineering CAPEX.
• Review technical specifications, URS, machine layouts, process requirements and equipment scope received from Engineering/Projects.
• Identify technically suitable suppliers and conduct technical capability assessment and supplier qualification.
• Evaluate supplier offers through technical and techno-commercial comparison, including machine specifications, capacity, accuracy, cycle time, automation and utility requirements.
• Lead negotiations on equipment cost, tooling, spares, installation, commissioning, warranty, AMC, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate Make vs Buy, new vs refurbished equipment and alternative technical solutions wherever applicable.
• Prepare and monitor CAPEX budgets, cost estimates, purchase commitments and project expenditure against approved limits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Finance and Projects for technical clarification and procurement finalization.
• Ensure equipment conforms to approved technical specifications, drawings, quality standards and performance parameters.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, standardization and supplier development initiatives.
• Track project milestones, identify procurement risks and ensure on-time availability of equipment as per project timelines.
• Develop and maintain a qualified CAPEX supplier base for critical machinery, equipment and engineering requirements.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV to [email removed]

Thanks and Regards,

Prashanthi R.