Senior Engineer - NPD & Production Buyer

JD for NPD & Production Buyer
Job Title : Buyer
Location : Chennai – TPKM
Experience: 3 -6 years
Education : B.E – Mechanical Engineering
Reporting to: Purchase Manager
Role Overview:
The Production Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw
materials, components, and services required for the manufacturing of agricultural
machinery. This role ensures timely availability of quality inputs at optimal cost,
supporting uninterrupted production and aligning with business goals. Job involves
significant travel within the city and out of city too.
Key Responsibilities:
• New Product Development
• Knowledge in Manufacturing process for any commodity (Sheet
metal/Casting/Forging/Gears/Injection molding/Rubber/Electrical, Etc)
• Knowledge in drawing studies and identify the critical parameters for
components.
• Work with vendors to develop the parts as per project plan.
• Knowledge in Source finalization and On -Site evaluation.
• Vendor documents skill required like PPAP, AOI
• Coordinate with Engineering team for new products and ECN parts
implementation.
• Procurement Planning:
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to forecast material
requirements.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules aligned with production
timelines.
• Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers for mechanical
components, fabrication materials, and agri -tech parts.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure consistent quality
and delivery.
• Negotiation & Cost Optimization:
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions to achieve
cost savings.
• Monitor market trends and raw material prices to inform purchasing
decisions.
• Order Management:
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of
goods.
• Resolve discrepancies related to quantity, quality, or delivery delays.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and
statutory regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier contracts, and
performance metrics.
• Quality Assurance:
• Coordinate with the quality control team to ensure incoming materials
meet specifications.
• Initiate corrective actions for non -conforming supplies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Agri Engineering, Supply Chain
Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or production buying, preferably in
agri -machinery or manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical components and manufacturing
processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office. SAP Knowledge - MM module in
SAP preferred
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with agricultural machinery standards and vendor ecosystems in
India.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to work in a competitive environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge in Process/product/Layout audit and system audit