Scm Manager

Job Description: Procurement Manager

Position Name: Procurement Manager

Experience Range: Minimum 715 years’ experience in Procurement / Supply Chain within the Power Transformer industry.

Qualification: B.Tech /M.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical

Location: Karjan, Vadodara

Industry Type: Power Transformer Industry

Salary Range: As per Industry Standard

Reports To: Head of SCM

Role Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager leads end-to-end strategic sourcing and operational procurement activities for power transformer components, raw materials, and specialized services. This role is responsible for vendor development, contract negotiations, material planning, logistics management, and financial alignment to optimize costs while ensuring seamless production timelines and high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Detailed Duties

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning

• Purchase Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive purchase plans based on MRP (Material Requirements Planning), sales orders, and department requisitions.
• Technical Evaluation: Gather technical specifications for electrical steel (CRGO), copper conductors, transformer oil, insulation materials, bushings, tap changers, and structural steel; oversee the drafting of robust purchase contracts.
• Cost Optimization: Perform cost-breakdown analysis, value engineering, and strategic negotiations to drive cost reduction without compromising material standards.

2. Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory Management

• Schedule Alignment: Synchronize vendor delivery timelines with master production schedules to minimize line downtime and maintain lean inventory levels.
• Import & Customs Formalities: Manage end-to-end import procurement processes, including custom clearance, Advance Authorizations/EPCG schemes, and documentation for processing trade/export-import manuals.
• Defect Handling & Claims: Establish standardized routines for incoming inspections, return-to-vendor (RTV) processes, defect handling, and insurance or commercial damage claims.

3. Supplier Relationship & Vendor Management

• Vendor Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-performing domestic and international suppliers for critical transformer components.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Maintain comprehensive vendor scorecards evaluating quality, on-time delivery (OTD), price competitiveness, and responsiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct vendor audits, facilitate capacity building, and encourage suppliers to adopt lean manufacturing practices.

4. EHS, Compliance & Internal Operations

• EHS Procurement: Execute specialized procurement for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear as mandated by the EHS & Maintenance teams.
• SOP Development: Formulate, standardize, and audit internal procurement systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Departmental Leadership: Manage internal performance evaluation systems, foster team engagement, mentor junior staff, and ensure cross-functional synergy with Quality, R&D, and Production teams.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep knowledge of transformer raw materials (CRGO steel, enamel copper wires, transformer oil, OLTC/NLTC, porcelain/condenser bushings).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle SCM, or MS Dynamics).
• Sound understanding of import-export regulations, customs clearance protocols, and international commercial terms (Incoterms).
• Proficiency in contract law, spend analytics, and cost modeling.

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and analytical thinking skills.
• Cross-functional communication and collaborative leadership.
• High ethical standards and risk-mitigation mindset.
• Crisis management and problem-solving capability under tight production schedules.