Location: Pune
Why Work at Rehlko
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
Job title –Sr. Executive – Indirect Procurement
Department – Operations
Reporting Manager – AM Procurement – Operations
Division/Location – Rehlko Services Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
The Indirect Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of indirect materials and services required to support business operations. This role involves supplier sourcing, RFQ management, contract negotiations, purchase order processing, cost optimization, supplier performance management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing
MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
IT Hardware & Software
Professional Services
Facilities Management
Logistics & Transportation
- Marketing and Corporate Services
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking.
- Execute RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and bid evaluations.
- Drive sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and value improvements.
Procurement Operations
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval matrices.
- Monitor PO acknowledgments, delivery schedules, and order fulfillment.
- Indirect material procurement and price negotiations.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and required compliance documentation.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, service, and invoice accuracy.
Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
- Build strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Support contract negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements.
- Ensure contracts align with company compliance and risk requirements.
- Maintain sourcing documentation and audit records.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, and Engineering.
- Understand business requirements and provide procurement solutions.
- Act as the first point of contact for procurement-related support.
Measurable KPI Matrix Target Q4 2026-27
Strategic Sourcing & Operations
RFQ/RFP Completion
PO On-Time Release
Procurement Operations
PR to PO Conversion TAT
≤2 working days
Supplier Management
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Supplier Performance Score
Compliance
Procurement Compliance
100%
Supplier Onboarding
Supplier Setup SLA
≥95%
Negotiation Success Rate
Successful negotiations with supplier as per competitive pricing
≥90%
Price Reduction Achievement
Actual reduction achieved vs supplier quote
≥3-5% average
Contract Value Optimized
Spend covered under negotiated contracts
≥90%
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automobile, Production, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in procurement, purchasing support, or P2P operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba or equivalent.
- Highly proficient in English & able to communicate effectively with stakeholders on routine basis
- Since the role include to support USA, the associate should have the flexibility to work in 2nd shifts that may range from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm (IST), to cover up to 1pm CT (subject to change).
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience in purchase order processing and procurement support activities.
- Knowledge of invoice blocking and blocked invoice resolution.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive problem-solving and follow-up
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems
- Good understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Required Competencies
- Procurement execution: Strong attention to detail, transaction discipline, prioritization, and ownership of assigned workload.
- Commercial mindset: Ability to evaluate total cost, identify value levers, compare bids, and support fact-based negotiations.
- Analytical ability: Comfort with spend data, pivot tables, lookups, aging analysis, and operational dashboards.
- Stakeholder orientation: Service mindset, responsive communication, expectation management, and confidence working across functions and time zones.
- Problem solving: Structured root-cause analysis, practical judgment, escalation discipline, and closure focus.
- Ethics and compliance: High integrity, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest awareness, and commitment to fair and transparent sourcing.
- Continuous improvement: Ability to standardize processes, document work instructions, and support automation and change adoption.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.
Our Values
- Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
- Trust – Go farther together
- Pace – Focus to go faster
- Excellence – Find the win every day
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