Job Description

Procurement Role & Responsibilities
Material Planning

• MRP based material scheduling & procurement for the location

• Prepare a monthly sourcing plan with PR-PO processing to avoid shortages in Productions.

• Purchase Order / Service Order creation, review and release

• Coordinate with stores for timely receipt, proper storage, and accountability of materials

Inventory Management

• Ensure adherence to working capital through Inventory norms

• Quality of Inventory

• Active co-ordination with Production Planning & Control

• Regular communication & coordination with Vendors

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop alternate vendors to reduce supply risks.

• Registration of vendors

• Ensure timely payments to suppliers/transporters by coordinating with finance and stores.

• Conduct supplier visits for evaluations and supply chain issue resolution.

• Handle disputes related to rejection/blocked stock with suppliers & internal lab teams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Planning, Manufacturing, Purchase, and Import logistics teams.

• Ensure compliance with safety norms (Saint-Gobain guidelines) while dealing with suppliers.

• Co-ordinate RM-related issues with Stores & Production (shelf-life tracking).

Procurement & Cost Management

• Plan and procure fuel efficiently.

• Support negotiations and cost-saving projects with category purchasers.

• Transportation / Logistics Cost control

• Manage new RM procurement per R&D requirements.

System & Process Knowledge

• Have expertise in SAP & SAP interface systems.

• Work on improvement projects to improve P2P efficiency using SAP and interfacing digital tools such as RPA, Visibility dashboards etc.