SCM & Procurement Head
- Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat, IN
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Position Name: Procurement Head / Lead Experience Range: Minimum 10-25 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 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.
- 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.
• Schedule Alignment: Synchronize vendor delivery timelines with master production schedules to minimize line downtime and maintain lean inventory levels.
- 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.
• Vendor Onboarding: Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-performing domestic and international suppliers for critical transformer components.
- 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.
- 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.
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Posted 27 Oct 2026 · checked 6 Nov 2026 · Report this job