Assistant Manager Buyer

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Job Title: Assistant Manager SCM

Location: Chennai  

About Us

Milton Roy, part of the Ingersoll Rand Group, manufactures controlled-volume metering pumps and equipment that deliver unsurpassed reliability and accuracy in critical chemical dosing applications.

Job Summary:

The Asst. Manager SCM manages Project based procurement of commodities like Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety valves, Imports, including vendor relations, negotiating contracts, managing inventories, understanding the project specification requirements, Documentation, ERP, logistics, and packing.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a vital role for ensuring timely receipt of documentation delivery of materials to support operations by managing material planning activities from placing purchase orders, follow up with suppliers to deliver product to production assembly lines and/or service parts as per project plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and identify reliable suppliers of Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety valves and related products as per project specification and requirements.
• Coordinate with Proposal, Project team, Engineering, Quality control and Suppliers for timely submission of documentation as per project specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality service and product availability.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to prevent delays in projects or operations.
• Track orders and manage procurement cycles to maintain optimal stock levels as per ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory levels of instrumentation equipment and reorder as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of purchased items, including costs, specifications, and usage.
• Manage and coordinate the storage and movement of instruments within the organization.
• Evaluate and control procurement costs while ensuring the quality and specifications of the instruments meet project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through supplier negotiations or alternative sourcing.
• Ensure that instruments purchased meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Production and Quality control teams to ensure the instruments functionality and durability align with operational needs as per Quality assurance plan/Inspection test plan.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase orders, contracts, and other documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
• Report on inventory status, costs, and any challenges in meeting procurement goals for management.

Education/Experience/Competency:

• BE Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience from Project (Skids, Systems) based Industries for 7 to 10 years’ experience.

Key Skills:

The role requires a solid understanding of the specific instruments and systems, as well as strong negotiation and supplier management skills. A background in supply chain management or purchasing within industrial sectors is often preferred.

 Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Based out of Office (Hybrid based on exception) –  or Travel  

 What we Offer

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options(Employee Ownership Program)  that align your interests with the company's success.   
• Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication.   
• Leave Encashments  
• Maternity/Paternity Leaves 
• Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee development with LinkedIn Learning  
• Employee recognition via Awardco  
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.  

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.