Procurement Engineer

Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV)

Responsible to manage the procurement of buses and trucks spare parts, optimize inventory levels, and ensure cost-effective purchasing practices. This role involves analyzing historical data, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. The ideal candidate will also work closely with internal teams to ensure inventory health and support technical and field requirements.

• Inventory Analysis: Compile and analyze historical consumption data to forecast future demand for spare parts and items, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet project and vendor requirements.
• Review and evaluate approved suppliers for each item, negotiating the best possible terms for price, delivery timelines, and payment conditions.
• Identify new suppliers or partners based on company needs and procurement policies, ensuring a diverse and reliable supplier base.
• Place orders with the selected suppliers and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery. Monitor the entire process, from order placement to the final receipt of goods.
• Inspect incoming goods and spare parts upon arrival, liaising with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies or quality issues identified.
• Continuously monitor competitor pricing and market trends.
• Provide technical assistance and field support as required, ensuring all spare parts and products meet the necessary specifications and requirements.
• Work closely with the warehouse team to manage inventory, especially slow-moving or dead-stock items, and implement strategies to maintain healthy stock levels.
• Ensure that the turnover of the spare parts aligns with vendor agreements and project needs, maintaining inventory levels that are optimized for business operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the initial stock plan for new vehicle models, ensuring that necessary spare parts and items are available.
• Perform other procurement-related tasks as required by the department or organization.

Main KPI Key Performance indicators:

• Core Competencies
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Excellence
  • Process Management
  • Growth & Development
• Functional Competencies
  • Job Knowledge
  • Monitoring, Reporting and Trend Thinking
  • Technology and Cyber Security
• Leadership Competencies
  • Accountability & Focusing on Business Results
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Integrity & Professional Behavior