Purchase Engineer

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

This position exists with the objective of sourcing raw materials at right - quality, price and delivery terms and ensuring the on-time availability of quality parts.

Key objectives of this role are

• Ownership of implementation of Purchase Procedures for Ahmedabad Factory
• Ensure availabilityand safety stock of all parts and materials required for production
• Assist in raw material planning for PLUS, TRIX & L&B brands based on production forecast
• Assist in inventory tracking to ensure optimum inventory
• Need knowledge of electronics components.
• Release PO for all New/old Items & New/old Suppliers.
• Monitored quantity and quality of goods received.
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Maintain and update purchasing records.
• Prepare cost comparison of material pricing.
• Evaluate and implement Vendor Development programs.
• Resolve supplier quality issues.
• Expedite and improve on-time delivery by suppliers
• Import quality goods from all foreign countries.
• Lead time reduction from suppliers
• Coordinate with Accounts for Debit Note and Coordinate with Store for return rejected materials to Suppliers.
• Knowledge of all customs-related documentation and resolve all customs-related problems.

Job Responsibilities

Vendor Development & Management

• Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality parts and products at competitive pricing.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.
• Develop purchasing or sourcing strategies based on portfolio analyses and supplier benchmarking study.
• Define and maintain documented category and supplier strategies using market and competitive data.
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule so as to ensure on-time deliveries of final product.
• Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.
• Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.
• Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.
• Create monthly performance reviews and reports focusing on overall sourcing requirements.
• Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.
• Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better prices.
• Train team on effective procurement processes and strategy.
• Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain minimum stock levels and assist in coordination Production in Materials Requirement Planning and timely procurement of the same.

General Administration:

• Enforce Purchase policies and procedures and documentation as per ISO 9001 requirements
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Assuring the proper Maintenance of daily related records and documents as per company policy.
• Solving grievances and problems of internal and external customers in related matters.

Job Specification

Skills & Competencies

Should possess adequate Business Acumen

Should be strong in Vendor Development

Should have ability to work in a team

Should be a self-starter & a learner

Should possess excellent communication skills

Knowledge Required

Vendor development experience is a MUST with strong ownership

Experience in a electronics manufacturing industry is highly prefered

Tally or other ERP knowledge is essential. SAP B1 Knowledge is preferred

Should have high comfort in MS Excel – Pivot charts, Filters, Reports and dashboards

Should have basic knowledge in areas like 5S, FIFO, Kaizen

Should have knowledge in problem solving tools like 5W – 1H, Fish bone analysis etc.