Manager, Supply Chain Management

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical commodities, including:
  • Fabrication items (sheet metal, machined components, assemblies)
  • Castings, forgings, fasteners, bought-out parts
• Identify and develop new suppliers for cost optimization and risk mitigation
• Execute RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations
• Ensure timely release of purchase orders and adherence to delivery schedules

 Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a robust vendor base across fabrication and mechanical categories
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations (quality, delivery, cost)
• Lead vendor audits and capability assessments
• Drive supplier performance improvements through structured follow-ups

Expediting & Delivery Management

• Proactively expedite critical orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Track order progress and resolve bottlenecks with suppliers
• Coordinate closely with vendors and internal teams to prevent production disruptions
• Handle urgent and short-lead-time requirements effectively

Cost Optimization

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through:

a) Alternate sourcing

b) Value engineering / value analysis (VE/VA)

c) Negotiation and benchmarking

• Monitor market trends for key raw materials (steel, alloys, etc.)

Fabrication Exposure

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as:

Sheet metal fabrication; Welding; machining; laser cutting; bending

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications
• Work with engineering teams on design-to-cost and manufacturability improvements

ERP & Systems

• Use ERP systems (MS Dynamics/SAP / Oracle / similar) for:

  a) Purchase order processing and tracking

  b) Vendor master management

  c) Inventory coordination

• Generate MIS reports and procurement analytics
• Ensure data accuracy and system compliance

Cross-Functional Team (CFT) Collaboration

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams (CFT) involving Engineering; Production and Quality departments.
• Support new product development (NPD) and project sourcing activities
• Align procurement strategies with business and project requirements

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance
• Support contract management and supplier agreements

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is desired
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in sourcing / purchasing of mechanical components and exposure to fabrication sourcing is mandatory.
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering industries is preferred
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Exposure and reasonable knowledge of Quality Systems and Standards
• Experience in cost reduction and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Exposure to global sourcing is an added advantage

Ohmium Cultural Values :

As a Leader at Ohmium, you are expected to embody and champion our core cultural values: 

Accountability: I own my tasks and execute on time.

Demonstrate strong accountability by owning deliverables and decisions, ensuring timely and consistent results.

Teamwork: I will not let other teams fail.  

Takes ownership beyond own team to support cross-team success and prevent failures, thereby fostering a collaborative work environment.

 Learning Mindset: I drive change and learn from mistakes.

Exhibits a strong growth mindset by proactively leading meaningful change and consistently learning from experience.

Winning Attitude: I compete to win.

Showing up every day with a strong perspective, to drive results and be the BEST in Green Energy.

Skills:-

Alternative Sourcing, Mechanical Components, Mechanical Fabrication, Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Sourcing, Value Engineering (VE), Vendor Management

Education: -

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (B.E./B.Tech) - Mechanical Engineering

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.