Sr. Engineer - Casting Procurement & Expeditor (L&T Valves)

Role & responsibilities

• Execute analysis of local supply sources, acquisition of supplier and market information in supplier conversations, feedback of product centers, exhibition visits, contact with purchasing offices and other media.
• Responsible for expediting or progress chasing within a manufacturing or engineering business to enhance the efficiency of business processes and delivery of supplies.
• Meeting and collaborating with management to assess reliability of suppliers and vendors, and to identify solutions for ongoing problems.
• Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition, and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Project Managers of potential delays.
• To work with different heads of department to monitor inventory levels, assess supply vendors and ensure delivered supplies meet quality standards.
• To derive strategies for the respective commodity to achieve cost savings, to define identical / similar parts and achieve decisions.
• To undergo comparative evaluation of innovative ability, manufacturing technology, process, and product quality as well as security of supply of vendors.
• Prepare selection of capable vendors. Execution of RFQs based on technical specifications.
• Proposal of development partners and suppliers in consideration of cost, quality, supply, and innovation.
• To participate in cross functional module teams to work on product design, cost optimization and target cost achievement.
• Work for on time delivery and adhere to delivery policies.

Preferred candidate profile

• The incumbent should be a BE in Mechanical / Metallurgy Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Casting Procurement, Expediting & Development
• Experience in Valve / Foundry Industry is preferable
• Should have experience in SAP
• Should possess excellent communication skills

Perks and benefits

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