01Overview
Purchasing
Plan and procure materials, components, equipment, and services required for manufacturing purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery.Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers.Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities to support production schedules.
Import & Logistics
Coordinate import shipments from China and other international suppliers.Work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers to ensure timely delivery of imported materials and finished goods shipments.Prepare and maintain import documentation and ensure compliance with applicable import regulations.
Supplier Development & Localization
Identify opportunities to source components from qualified suppliers within India.Evaluate supplier capabilities, including quality systems, manufacturing capacity, cost competitiveness, and delivery performance.Coordinate supplier audits and qualification activities with Engineering and Quality.Inventory Management
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.Review inventory requirements and establish reorder points and safety stock levels.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.Maintain supplier agreements, purchasing records, and logistics and report key purchasing and logistics performance metrics.Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and supply chain activities.Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field preferred.Experience
Minimum 5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or logistics experience in a manufacturing workplace.Experience managing international shipments and import logistics.Experience sourcing manufactured components and developing suppliers within India.Experience using ERP/MRP systems. .
