Ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of quality components and raw materials for industrial dryer manufacturing, while building reliable supplier networks and optimizing inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities & KPIs
Responsibility Area
KPI / Target
Vendor Development & Management
On board 10 new qualified vendors/month; Maintain 90% vendor reliability rate
Cost Control
Achieve 5-8% annual cost savings on key inputs through negotiation/sourcing/monthly on consumables-new vendors from L1 vendor 20 orders/value 2 L last purchase
Procurement Timeliness
95% POs delivered on or before committed timelines/monthly
Quality Compliance
<2% vendor rejection rate or quality deviation in critical components/monthly
Inventory Optimization
Maintain 15 days average inventory holding for high-MOV items
Order Accuracy
100% PO-to-delivery match rate for specs, quantity, and pricing
System Discipline
100% data accuracy in ERP / Purchase registers
Cross-Team Coordination
Zero escalations from Production/Design due to material delays or mismatch
Core Competencies & Behaviors
Competency
Expected Behaviour
Technical Knowledge
Understands specs of mechanical/electrical components and standard grades
Negotiation & Costing
Skilled in vendor negotiation, costing breakdowns, and price benchmarking
Supplier Relationship
Maintains positive, long-term relationships while driving accountability