Deputy Manager - Purchase

About Us

Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling and environmental services providers.

Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with an extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers.

About the Role

Hyva (India) is searching for a talented and motivated person to join our Procurement team at Navi Mumbai. This role will be responsible for procurement activities for the designated region, creating and implementing procurement tactics within the region and aligned with global and regional category strategies to obtain maximum value, according to local requirements and regulations.

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1- Strategic Sourcing – Sheet Metal Fabrication

• Identify, develop, and manage suppliers for sheet metal parts including laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes.
• Review and finalize technical drawings with suppliers in coordination with design and quality teams.
• Ensure sourcing decisions are cost-effective, meet lead time requirements, and align with quality standards.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

2- Procurement – Hydraulic Components (Bought-Outs)

• Source and procure hydraulic valves, cylinders, hoses, pumps, and related accessories.
• Develop alternate vendors and manage inventory levels to avoid line stoppages.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams to standardize components and optimize cost.

3- Cost Management and Negotiation

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and volume leverage.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure best pricing, delivery, and payment terms.

4- Vendor Development & Management

• Develop and nurture vendor relationships for long-term strategic sourcing.
• Audit suppliers for capacity, capability, and quality system adherence.
• Resolve vendor-related issues in quality, delivery, and billing in coordination with internal stakeholders.

5- ERP & Documentation

• Manage procurement activities through ERP (SAP/M3/Oracle or similar).
• Maintain accurate and updated records for RFQs, POs, contracts, and supplier performance.

6- Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, planning, supply chain, quality, logistics, and finance teams to ensure end-to end procurement efficiency.
• Participate in product development projects for sourcing support and supplier involvement during early stages.

7- Member Procurement Leadership Team

• Share best practices within the region and throughout the company;
• Align country, regional and global opportunities to increase buying leverage;
• Conduct monthly status quo review of activities, projects, savings etc.;
• Achieve, track and report annual planned savings target for direct and indirect spend in region;
• Understand local requirements, laws and business needs and communicate to Global Purchasing.
• Ensure compliance in the region with purchasing standards and procedures and legal guidelines;
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results;
• Identify risks which could compromise the implementation of the global strategy

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
• Relevant Experience of 7-9years
• Additional Supply Chain certification will be added advantage

• Hands on experience of Sheet Metal Fabrication.

• Strong technical understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and hydraulic systems
• Proven negotiation skills and knowledge of cost structures
• Familiarity with ISO/TS quality systems and vendor audits
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Attributes:

• Result-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exposure to vendor management systems
• Willingness to travel to vendor locations as required

Budget - Upto 13LPA

Interested? Send your updated resume to sh.mane@hyva.com