Supply Chain Manager

Senior Manager - SCM

Hydro Prokav Pumps India Pvt Ltd

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

About Us

Hydro Prokav Pumps, part of Ingersoll Rand, a leading progressive cavity pump (PCP) manufacturer and exporter headquartered in Coimbatore, India. Hydro Prokav core expertise lies in PCP solutions, the perfect choice for handling tough, viscous, abrasive, and high-consistency mediums. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and testing facilities, our integrated plant ensures precision manufacturing and rigorous quality control for every pump produced.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end procurement function for the organization, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and services required for pump manufacturing. This role focuses on strategic vendor management, cost optimization, supply continuity, and quality assurance while aligning procurement activities with production and business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments
• Maintain a database of approved suppliers 
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Negotiate lower pricing
• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Managing the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.

Basic Qualification:

• BE or a related field.
• Experience as a purchasing manager.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software like JDE,SAP etc.
• Experience in Pumps/Valves background will be added advantage.

Key competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

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.