Purchase Executive - Marine & Industrial Automation

Job Title : Purchase Executive - Marine & Industrial Automation

Location : Marol, Mumbai (On-site)

Reports to : Manager - Procurement (Kanishk Kumar Ray)

About Aeliya Marine Tech :

Aeliya Marine Tech is a leading supplier of marine and industrial automation equipment, serving global customers across UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Based in Bhavanagar with operations in Ahmedabad and a warehouse in Tansa and starting operations in Mumbai now. We specialize in sourcing high-quality marine automation, industrial automation, PLCs, processors, instrumentation, and heavy electrical.

We're rapidly expanding our procurement team to unlock massive untapped market potential and scales our operations significantly.

The Opportunity :

Join our newly formed Mumbai procurement team and work with a diverse range of marine and industrial automation products. You'll be sourcing from new markets, overseas suppliers, stockists, and directly from industrial and marine automation companies - giving you exposure to strategic procurement across multiple channels and geographies.

What makes this role exciting :

Global Exposure : 85% of our business is international (UK, US, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, Turkey, Italy, Germany)

Unique Products : Work with specialized marine automation, industrial controls, PLCs, instrumentation, and heavy electricals

High Growth : Rapidly scaling company with massive career growth opportunity

Impact : Help convert 160+ daily unfulfilled customer queries into sales

Learning : Exposure to new market development, overseas procurement, and international sourcing

Key Responsibilities :

Procurement Operations (60%)

Handle daily procurement requisitions from sales team for unavailable inventory items

Source marine and industrial automation products from multiple channels :

New market vendors and suppliers (domestic and international)

Overseas manufacturers and authorized distributors

Stockists and dealers of marine / industrial automation equipment

Direct procurement from industrial and marine automation companies

OEM / brand principals and their authorized channels

Generate RFQs based on customer specifications and technical requirements

Validate product specifications, compatibility, and quality parameters

Obtain competitive quotations from multiple suppliers across different geographies

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules

Process Purchase Orders and track order fulfillment

Coordinate international shipments and import documentation when required

Vendor Management (25%)

Identify and onboard new vendors / suppliers across different sourcing channels

Develop new market sources - explore untapped suppliers and regions

Conduct vendor validation and due diligence (genuineness, reliability, quality, financial stability)

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for repeat sourcing

Evaluate vendor performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and responsiveness

Develop contingency supplier networks for critical product categories

Attend vendor meets, trade shows, and industry events for networking

Data & Analysis (10%)

Maintain accurate procurement records in Excel and upcoming ERP system

Track procurement metrics : conversion rates, average procurement time, order values

Analyze repeat customer queries to identify high-demand products for proactive stocking

Monitor supplier pricing trends and market intelligence

Provide regular reports on procurement performance to Manager

Cross-functional Collaboration (5%)

Work closely with Sales team to understand customer requirements

Coordinate with QC team for quality verification of procured items

Collaborate with Warehouse team for inventory planning and logistics

Support Finance team with vendor documentation and payment processing

Liaise with Logistics / Import team for international procurement coordination

Must-Have Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Science, or Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics is highly preferred

Experience

3-5 years of hands-on B2B procurement experience

Mandatory : Experience in Marine industry OR Industrial automation OR Electrical / Electronic equipment procurement

Proven track record of vendor development and negotiation

Experience with multi-channel sourcing (not just catalogue buying)

Exposure to new vendor identification and market development

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of marine automation equipment, industrial controls, or electrical / electronic instrumentation

Ability to read technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment catalogues

Understanding of product compatibility, substitutions, and technical equivalents

Basic knowledge of marine / industrial automation brands (ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, etc.)

Skills

Advanced MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLookup, data analysis)

MS Word and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations

Basic understanding of ERP systems (training will be provided)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

Clear verbal and written communication in English

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Comfortable with international communication (email, calls with overseas suppliers)

Good-to-Have Qualifications

Knowledge of international procurement and import procedures (Incoterms, LC, customs clearance)

Experience in overseas sourcing (China, Europe, USA, Southeast Asia)

Familiarity with marine equipment brands and industrial automation manufacturers

Working knowledge of Power BI or data visualization tools

Prior experience in fast-growing or startup environments

Understanding of marine certifications and compliance requirements

What We're Looking For (Behavioral Traits)

Hustle & Initiative : Self-starter who can hunt for products across multiple channels and geographies

Quick Learner : Ability to rapidly understand diverse technical products

Relationship Builder : Natural at building trust with vendors and internal teams

Problem Solver : Creative in finding solutions when standard channels don't work

Results-Oriented : Driven by conversion rates and closing deals

Adaptable : Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities in a growth environment

Persistent : Doesn't give up easily when sourcing difficult-to-find items

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Procurement conversion rate (target : 10-15% of assigned requisitions)

Average time from requisition to quote generation

Number of new vendors / sources on boarded per month

Cost savings achieved through negotiation

Customer satisfaction on fulfilled orders (quality and delivery)

Success rate in sourcing from new markets / overseas suppliers

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity to be part of a high-growth company's expansion journey

Learning and development in specialized marine and industrial automation markets

Direct exposure to international business operations

Career progression to senior procurement roles as the company scales

Collaborative work environment with direct access to leadership

Selection Process

Resume screening

HR Round

Technical Round with Manager - Procurement (Kanishk Kumar Ray)

Final discussion with Management

Offer roll out

How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to :

Subject Line : "Application - Purchase Executive - Marine Procurement"

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining Aeliya Marine Tech.