Senior Purchasing Manager

Were Hiring: Senior Purchase / Supply Chain Manager

Company Description

ECI Systems Private Limited, established in 2005 and headquartered in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent organisation in the industrial automation industry. Specialising in manufacturing automation control panels, the company is a channel partner for renowned brands and offers products such as PLCs, servo systems, AC drives, and HMIs. With over 150 dedicated employees, ECI Systems is ISO 9001:2015 certified and UL 508A certified, ensuring international quality compliance. The company provides tailored automation solutions through comprehensive hardware and software integration, including design, development, and training services. A commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives ECI Systems forward in the automation market.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Senior Purchasing Manager role based in Chennai. The Senior Purchasing Manager will oversee and manage procurement operations, including sourcing raw materials, selecting reliable suppliers, and negotiating contracts. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, monitoring inventory levels, maintaining vendor relationships, conducting cost analysis, and ensuring that purchases comply with company policies and budgets. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to efficiently meet operational and production needs.

Location: Coimbatore

Experience: 1015+ years

Industry: Industrial Automation / Electrical Panels / Switchgear

Reporting To: Managing Director

Department: Operations & Supply Chain

1. Role Summary

ECI Systems is entering a high-growth phase with:

• 100+ Crores deliverable order pipeline
• Expansion into Semiconductor & Solar EPC segments
• Export scale-up to the USA & Canada
• Increased OEM collaborations
• Capacity expansion and backward integration

The Senior Purchase / Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for end-to-end procurement strategy, vendor development, material planning, inventory optimisation, cost control, and supply chain risk management aligned with projected revenue growth.

This is a strategic leadership role, not just a transactional buying function.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Procurement & Cost Leadership

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned to revenue targets.
• Drive annual cost reduction programs (minimum 35% material cost optimisation).
• Negotiate rate contracts with OEM suppliers (Siemens, Schneider, ABB ecosystem vendors).
• Lead high-value contract negotiations for panels, switchgear, enclosures, fabrication & components.
• Develop an import sourcing strategy for critical automation components.

B. Vendor Development & Strategic Alliances

• Identify and onboard qualified vendors (local & international).
• Strengthen vendor base for:
• HT/LT Switchgear
• PLC Panels
• MCC/PCC
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Powder coating & finishing
• Implement vendor rating system (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Compliance).
• Develop alternate vendor strategies to mitigate single-source risk.

C. Inventory Management

• Optimise inventory turnover ratio.
• Implement demand-based planning aligned to confirmed orders & pipeline.
• Reduce excess WIP and dead stock.
• Align procurement cycle with project milestones.
• Coordinate with Finance for credit terms optimisation.

D. Project-Based Supply Chain Management

• Work closely with the Engineering & Projects team to validate BOMs.
• Ensure zero material delay in project execution.
• Manage multi-location coordination (Coimbatore / Bangalore / Overseas shipments).
• Handle export documentation coordination for the USA/Canada markets.

E. Systems & Process Strengthening

• Implement ERP-driven procurement tracking.
• Standardise purchase SOPs.
• Establish structured purchase MIS reporting:
• Cost variance analysis
• Vendor performance dashboards
• Lead time analysis
• Introduce digital procurement automation where possible.

F. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Purchase & Stores team.
• Build second-line leadership.
• Drive cross-functional coordination (Engineering, Production, Finance).

3. Key KPIs

• Material Cost % to Revenue (Target optimisation)
• On-time Material Availability ( 98%)
• Inventory Turnover Ratio Improvement
• Vendor Cost Reduction Achievement
• Import Lead Time Reduction
• Zero Project Delay due to Procurement Failure

4. Required Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech (Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering preferred)
• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations) Preferred
• 1015+ years in the Engineering Manufacturing / Automation Industry
• Experience handling 75150 Cr material procurement annually
• Strong exposure to:
• Electrical components sourcing
• Control panels
• Switchgear
• Fabrication
• Industrial OEM ecosystem

5. Mandatory Skill Set

• Strategic Negotiation Expertise
• Vendor Network in Electrical & Automation Industry
• Knowledge of IEC / UL-compliant materials
• Exposure to the export supply chain
• ERP proficiency (SAP / Tally ERP / Custom ERP systems)
• Strong analytical & financial understanding

6. Leadership Traits Expected

• Commercially sharp
• Data-driven decision maker
• Strong risk assessment ability
• Process-oriented mindset
• High integrity and compliance focus
• Ability to operate in a high-growth environment

7. Compensation Structure

• Fixed Salary (Industry Benchmark Senior Leadership Grade)
• Performance Linked Incentive (Cost savings + KPI achievement)
• Long-term retention incentive

8. Why This Role is Strategic for ECI

With ECI entering:

• Semiconductor MPDU opportunities
• Solar EPC panel scaling
• Export growth to 70 tons/month fabrication target
• Main board IPO preparation roadmap

Supply chain strength will directly determine margin scalability and delivery credibility.

This position will be a core pillar in ensuring sustainable margin expansion and operational excellence.

If you have strong experience in:

Send your profile to: Email your resume to:

hr@ecisystems.in | hr2@ecisystems.in

Contact: +91 90525 89272 | +91 90478 27272