Executive - Procurement

Location
Tirunelveli
Workplace
On-site

About this role

SECTION I: ROLE INTRODUCTION
Outlines the basic information of the role.
Job Title Executive – Expeditor Reporting To         Manager / Sr. Manager 
Location Gangaikondan Grade/ Level  
 
Job Objective
 
The Procurement Executive – Expeditor is responsible for ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials, coordinating with suppliers, and preventing production delays by closely tracking purchase orders and expediting critical items.
Key Responsibilities
   
Responsibilities KPIs
1) Procurement & Expediting
  • Monitor purchase orders (POs) and ensure on-time delivery of materials
  • Follow up with suppliers for schedule adherence and dispatch updates



 

2) Procurement & Expediting
  • Expedite critical or delayed shipments to meet production timelines
  • Track lead times, delays, and bottlenecks in supply chain.
3) Coordination & Communication
  • Act as liaison between suppliers, procurement, production, and stores teams
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prioritise urgent material requirements
  • Provide regular status updates on open orders and shortages
4) Vendor Management
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure commitment to delivery schedules
  • Escalate delays and negotiate for faster deliveries or alternate solutions
  • Evaluate supplier performance on delivery & responsiveness
SECTION VI: ROLE PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
 
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Commerce / Supply Chain / Business Administration
Experience 2 – 5 years in procurement / expediting / supply chain roles
Competencies CORE COMPETENCIES LEADERSHIP/ BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
  • Strong follow-up and negotiation skills
  • Good understanding of supply chain & procurement processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally) and MS Excel
           

 

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