Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Contract Type

Permanent

Country

INDIA

Location

Pune

Your opportunity

The Procurement Specialist supports Sidel’s procurement operations by executing day-to-day buying activities for materials, components, and services required for manufacturing and project execution. The role is primarily operational, with a strong focus on purchase order management, supplier coordination, and ensuring timely material availability in line with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Your Mission

• Execute operational procurement and buying activities for direct and indirect materials as per approved supplier base.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and proactively manage delays or shortages.
• Coordinate with production, planning, engineering, warehouse, and logistics teams to align material requirements and delivery schedules.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, documentation, and delivery commitments.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Support resolution of invoice discrepancies, GRN issues, and quality non-conformities in coordination with warehouse and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with Sidel procurement policies, ethical standards, and quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and documentation in ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Min 5 years of experience in procurement or buying roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• ERP knowledge. SAP (SD/MM/WM) transaction proficiency.
• Strong hands-on experience in operational buying and purchase order management.
• Working knowledge of BOMs, material masters, and basic technical specifications.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Clear communication skills for effective supplier and internal stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and basic logistics/import-export processes.