Procurement Executive
Kimbal
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase Order Execution & SAP Processing
- Execute Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) related activities using the SAP MM module for sheet metal, fastener, and packaging materials.
- Generate and track purchase orders from placement through delivery and closure, maintaining accurate procurement records within SAP.
- Follow up with suppliers for quotations, order confirmations, and delivery schedules to support production timelines.
- Escalate delays, discrepancies, or critical shortages to the Manager for timely resolution.
- Supplier Coordination & Quality Escalation Handling
- Coordinate with suppliers on day-to-day order queries, quotation follow-ups, and delivery status updates.
- Follow up on closure of quality escalations identified during Incoming Quality Check (IQC) and In-Process inspection.
- Apply working knowledge of IQC/In-Process quality parameters to support timely and accurate escalation handling.
- Maintain records of supplier communication and escalation status for review by the Manager.
- Internal Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, and Finance teams to ensure smooth material flow and issue resolution.
- Support the Manager in production planning meetings and material availability discussions as required.
- Flag material shortages or supply constraints identified during daily order tracking.
- Procurement Data & MIS Reporting
- Prepare monthly MIS reports covering procurement performance, pending POs, and supplier metrics.
- Maintain and analyze procurement data using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, tracking sheets) to support accurate reporting.
- Assist in preparing comparative statements and basic commercial data as directed by the Manager.
- Compliance & Documentation Support
- Maintain accurate Purchase Order (PO) and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) documentation in line with procurement policy and audit requirements.
- Support internal and supplier audits by providing accurate transactional records and traceability of procurement activities.
- Ensure procurement transactions comply with organizational policies and statutory requirements at the transactional level.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- SAP MM module
- Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and tracking sheets)
- Incoming Quality Check (IQC) / In-Process quality parameters
Qualifications
- Implied understanding of procurement processes for sheet metal, fasteners, packaging, electronics, and indirect materials.
- Ability to coordinate with internal teams (Production, Quality, Stores, Finance).
- Familiarity with supplier communication and negotiation.
- Attention to detail for documentation and reporting.