clients Birr Machines

Supply Chain Manager

Location

Bhopal

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

8+ years

Salary

N/A

Skill Set

Role

Operations Manager

Why you should join Birr Machines

šŸš€ Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn

šŸ¤ Opportunity to network with diverse, global teams

šŸŽÆ Mission-driven, customer-centric organization

šŸ” šŸ–„ļø Remote friendly work culture


About the role

Develop new Suppliers 

  • Identify new potential suppliers with the support of Birr Machines local consultant 
  • Support Birr Machines Quality Inspector to inspect and audit new suppliers according to our internal process 

Maintaining relationships with existing Suppliers 

  • On-site relationship management with existing suppliers 

Supporting project execution and operational procurement 

  • Get tenders from Indian suppliers on time, on quality (commercial and technical) and on budget 
  • Assist in price and contract negotiations with local suppliers. Orders will be placed by Birr Machines Switzerland to the supplier. 
  • Regular visits to existing suppliers for progress monitoring and escalation management 

Market analysis 

  • Analyze the supplier market for electrical machine components 

Travel activity >60% 

  • Supplier visits 
  • Participation in relevant industry fairs and conferences in India to find new suppliers and expand market knowledge 



Ideal candidate

  • 8-10 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing for electrical machinery manufacturing 
  • Proven experience in successful negotiation and building relationships with Suppliers 
  • Existing network in the Indian supplier industry 
  • Experience in risk management within the supply chain 
  • At least 8 years of experience collaborating with Europe or North America 

About Birr Machines

Birr Machines Ltd specializes in servicing electrical machines ranging from 50 kW to 35 MW, including those manufactured by ABB (formerly BBC) over the past 55 years. With a global presence, we ensure the maintenance and reliability of these machines, many of which remain in operation today. One of our key business areas is the production of replica motorsā€”precise copies of existing motorsā€”helping industries maintain efficiency and continuity.  


Beyond servicing, Birr Machines Ltd is renowned for manufacturing specialized machines, spare parts, and handling complex revisions and repairs worldwide. Our commitment to excellence ensures the highest availability and performance of electrical machines in industrial operations, making us a trusted partner for businesses requiring precision, expertise, and reliability.