Procurement Engineer- Import Export

Company DescriptionOetiker provides customers with the peace of mindthat their mission-critical components are reliablyconnected. We are a global leader in high-endconnecting solutions for the vehicle industry and forhigh-value applications in industrial segments. Ourexpertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps andquick-connectors ranges from powertrain anddrivetrain applications to medical applications. Weoffer engineering, prototyping and testing support toquickly create comprehensive solutions forovercoming clamping and connecting challenges.With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countriesand over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted,global, long-term partner for the world’s leadingOEMs.Job DescriptionThe position covers Plant Procurement, focusing on selecting technical items, managing vendors, and ensuring timely, quality supplies for plant operations. The role also supports basic export-import activities, including handling import orders, ensuring compliance with key regulations, and coordinating with customs and logistics teams when needed. QualificationsGraduate in Engineering or Operations ManagementProven experience in procurement and supply chain operations 07- 08 years Working knowledge of import-export regulations and customs proceduresStrong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skillsEffective in communication and vendor negotiationsProficient in SAP S/4HANA, MS Office and basic import-export tools/systemsFluent in English; knowledge of other languages is a plusAdditional InformationResponsible for entire purchase activities related to Plant Mechanical Spares, press tools, consumables, and maintenance equipment, and preparing POs in SAP, TCO incase of Service ContractsNegotiate purchase agreements/vendor contracts, rates and payment terms with approved vendors, , Annual Maintenance & Service contracts renewal consolidate and rationalize scopeManage the supplier base, develop new suppliers, improve, and strengthen current relationships, and review/ensure vendor performance to assure contract fulfillment and internal customer satisfaction.Negotiates services from vendors in a cost-effective manner while remaining consistent with quality, delivery, and project priority.Builds trust based, service oriented, value added relationships with suppliers, internal customers, teammates, and cross-functional departmentsTakes proactive approach to resolve issues with vendors, day to day order / follow up - material planning, maintain safety stocks and manage inventories and internal customers utilizing organizational savvy, strong analytical and problem-solving skillsReview and strive for continuous improvement of vendor performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, consistency, and responsiveness. Establish and achieve cost reduction targets by pursuing opportunities through alternate sourcing and benchmarking.Perform Value Added Analysis to wastages and continuously optimize the supply chain processes. Finding the new sources of material to reduce the cost, getting samples from suppliers, Approval from Q.A. / concern department.To keep correspondence & co-ordination with the other department like stores, logistics, Quality, production & planning, design, accounts, counterpart of sister entities, etc.Follow up with vendors for payments term revision or a price negotiation, delivery rates, rejections, etc. follow up with accounts teams for advance/pending payments, debit notes of vendors.Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities for assigned spend categories, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology, under the supervision of the Procurement Head.Plan and manage the project-related procurement activities in accordance with project or end user schedules, specifications, and budgets to reduce inventory carrying costs.Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions, Compliance to the Management Manual, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001