Diploma Engineer, SCM

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Sourcing

·       Procure spare parts and consumables for food processing machinery and utilities.

·       Source materials and services for civil construction, repair, and maintenance works.

·       Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and contractors for technical and general supply needs.

·       Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness.

·       Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement records.

Vendor & Market Management

·       Maintain and update vendor database with performance evaluations (cost, quality, delivery, compliance).

·       Conduct regular market surveys to track availability, price fluctuations, and new suppliers.

·       Build strong supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply chain.

Coordination & Support

·       Work closely with Engineering, Projects, Civil, and Production teams to capture requirements.

·       Ensure timely delivery of spare parts, materials, and services to avoid operational downtime.

·       Coordinate with Warehouse & Quality teams for inspection, verification, and storage of received items.

·       Support logistics and ensure proper documentation for local purchases.

Compliance & Quality

·       Ensure all procured items meet technical specifications, safety, and food industry standards.

·       Adhere to company procurement policies, ethical practices, and compliance requirements.

·       Support internal and external audits related to procurement.

Reporting & Analysis

·       Maintain procurement MIS (purchase registers, vendor performance, cost analysis, etc.).

·       Provide periodic reports on procurement activities, savings, and market insights.

·       Contribute to annual procurement planning and budgeting.

Qualifications & Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Diploma in Civil Engineering is Preferred.

·       10 years’ experience in procurement & sourcing, preferably in food/FMCG, manufacturing industries or engineering,

·       Strong knowledge of industrial spare parts, civil construction materials, and vendor management.

·       Proficiency in MS Office and Auto CAD/ ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or equivalent etc).

·       Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Competencies:

·       Technical understanding of machinery spares & civil materials.

·       Vendor management & negotiation skills.

·       Cost-conscious with strong commercial acumen.

·       Integrity and ethical procurement mindset.

·       Strong organizational & problem-solving ability.