Thermon India is looking for a Purchasing Agent (non-leadership role)

The Purchasing Agent will lead the efforts for identifying and developing suitable suppliers for our business in India and adjacent countries. The Purchasing Agent must possess hands on experience in supplier development, supplier qualifications, supplier performance management, and continuous process improvement projects. A combination of strong technical capabilities and commercial business acumen within an industrial manufacturing business environment along with ability to form long term partnership relationships are imperatives for the success of this role.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include:

• Develop, qualify, and maintain suppliers in India and adjacent countries to deliver products and services globally according to engineered and customer specifications.
• Conduct supplier capability analysis, compliance analysis, risk analysis, quality system verifications, and First Article project management.
• Lead supplier performance assessments and monitoring.
• Perform Quality Control functions at the supplier manufacturing plants prior to product shipments to international locations.
• Minimize cost of poor quality and supply disruptions.
• Provide Thermon product and process training to Suppliers, share best practices, and solicit design for manufacturability ideas from suppliers.
• Promote continuous improvement projects at suppliers for lead time reduction, cost reduction and process compliance.
• Review supplier open purchase orders and ensure on time delivery of products to domestic and international Thermon locations.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement teams to understand demand profiles and adapt supplier qualifications to meet business critical needs.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with supplier development and qualification for industrial manufacturing/engineering companies.
• Demonstrated skills in Quality Systems and Quality Control processes.
• Proficient in English languages (verbal and written communication)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Procurement and/or Quality Assurance certifications preferred.