Purchasing Assistant

Pneutech-Rousseau is a leader in the distribution and manufacturing of high quality hydraulic and pneumatic components for all automation and motion control uses for over 30 years.

Pneutech-Rousseau creates value for its customers by leveraging the technology, skills, knowledge and experience of its employees, close relationships with leading industry partners, and above all a strong understanding of customer needs.

To learn more: www.pneutechrousseau.com

We are looking for a candidate to join our purchasing team!

As a purchasing assistant, you will manage procurement activities related to Hydraulic Equipments, Pipe fittings, Gasket, Hoses. This role involves understanding of technical specifications, doing commercial negotiations from suppliers, ensuring quality product, coordination with Design, Manufacturing & Projects departments to understand Project’s requirement prior to Purchase order issuance and co-ordination with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling complete supply chain which includes sending RFQ, Coordination with Engineering department for completing technical approval, commercial negotiation & delivery.
• Procurement of Hydraulics related equipments & finished equipments based on detailed zero-based costing.
• Coordination with QA for arranging in-process inspection & finished equipment inspection to ensure zero quality deviation.
• Negotiate & maintain Annual rate contracts for various commodities to reduce overall procurement time.
• Perform market research & develop new supplier to add quality capacity.
• Managing internal and external Audit queries.
• Prepare departmental MIS Reports.
• Preparing sourcing strategies for Strategic categories of equipment to improve quality, delivery lead time and cost reduction and to mitigate supply chain risk.
• On-time ordering considering manufacturing lead time.
• On-time delivery of equipment to as per manufacturing schedule.

Education & Experience

• 2++ years of experience in Purchasing.
• Experience in purchasing Hydraulics & other finished equipments for Heavy Engineering/ Steel Industry /OEM is essential. Experience of working with Steel Industry OEM shall be preferred.

Background, Skills and Competencies

• Experience of working for Heavy Engineering/ Steel Industry, preferably from Steel plant equipment OEM.
• Strong negotiation skills along with the component cost calculations for better negotiation,
• Have a good command over the trading rates/prices, should understand the project requirement in terms of budget, delivery, quality, etc.
• Knowledge of Incoterms as well as Import procedures.
• Experience in managing procurement activities including sourcing, contracting, supplier management, new supplier development, commercial negotiation.
• Have hands on experience of SAP MM Module.
• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, MS outlook.