ScoutforU Consultants

DGM - Purchase

Procurement / Supply Chain Hyderabad15–20 yrs experience35–40 LPA
Client is established to realize the most demanding high-temperature engineering applications. They design, develop, manufacture, test and qualify: Carbon-Carbon Composites (CCs), Ceramic-Matrix-Composites (CMCs) and Polymer Matrix Composites. They operate the most advanced setup for end-to-end delivery of high-temperature composites in India and closely work with the Indian Defence to establish capabilities and develop products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies with consideration and results for end-to-end supply chain excellence through internal/external collaboration, planning, cost modelling, purchasing, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and integration. 
  • Execute long term agreements with strategic suppliers with an emphasis on meeting cost, quality, and delivery goals. 
  • Lead supplier quality, development, and performance teams to execute the strategic sourcing vision of the Organisation. 
  • To be able have close and timely coordination with engineering, supply chain, production, and build reliability to stakeholders 
  • Determine the best value suppliers, sourcing plans and lead time optimization, etc. 
  • Build cross functional teams internal and external to the client and champion continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed goals 
  • Conduct manufacturability reviews with support from supplier quality and engineering teams 
  • To make efforts to add value to improve part quality and reduce cost by timely and efficient sourcing methods 
  • Manage a supplier bid-list with preferred suppliers. Mitigate sole/single source risk and ensure continuity of supply 
  • Proactively update management and engineering teams on all critical supply issues 
  • Develop and manage strong supplier relationships and performance 
  • Assess supplier technical capability, equipment, capacity, and risk in procurement process in line with QMS requirements 
  • Place POs in a structured way in coordination with manufacturing requirement and maintain FIFO with regard to stock availabilities 
  • Resolve purchase order discrepancies and invoice issues 
  • Analyse procurement data and report metrics 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering or MBA from a recognised institution 

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • 15+ years of professional experience in supply chain or procurement and at least 3 + years in the field of composites & Metal(MS, SS).
  • Familiarity or experience working with composites 
  • Strong ability to read drawings and blueprints, with understanding of manufacturing complexity 
  • Experience with technical procurement, manufacturing, or designing production components & Metals.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification 
  • Ability to prove a strong track record of leadership and team building 
  • Remarkable problem solving skills 
  • Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs 
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills 
  • Excellent customer service skills, produce exceptional work at all times, highly self-motivated
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation communication skills 
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, etc.) 
  • Should be able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment 
  • Holds self to highest ethical standards, and conducts all activities with the highest integrity.
  • Exposure to Moulds, Fixatures, Alloys & Machining.

  • Knowledge Molds & Fixtures: graphite/metal moulds, machining fixtures, jigs, inspection fixtures, tolerance/surface finish understanding, and engineering coordination
  • Carbon fabrics, carbon cloth, 2D/3D preforms
  • Resins, binders, high‑temperature chemicals
  • Graphite molds, tools, fixtures, consumable
  • C/C machining items (diamond/carbine tools)
  • Metals, fasteners, hardware
  • Autoclave consumables (bagging film, peel ply, breather, sealant tape)
  • Refractory and high‑temperature insulation
  • Plant spares (pumps, motors, bearings, electricals, gauges, valves)
  • Capex items: machines, equipment, utilities, installation services, high‑temperature furnaces and related spares, heating and insulation systems, automation and PLC systems

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

· Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed 

· Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.


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