International Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify, audit, and negotiate with global suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms. Import Procurement Cycle: Oversee purchase requisitions, comparative quota analyses, purchase order (PO) issuance, and live order tracking. Documentation & Compliance: Verify and manage commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading (BL), Air Waybills (AWB), HS codes, and Bills of Entry in compliance with local customs and foreign trade regulations. Logistics & Customs Coordination: Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and Customs House Agents (CHAs) to manage air/sea shipments and smooth port clearance. Cost Optimization & Analytics: Prepare import landed cost sheets, track foreign exchange (forex) trends, analyze freight rates, and generate monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Production, Engineering, Stores, and Finance teams to forecast component needs and prevent stockouts.Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related technical field (Master's or CIPP/CIPM certification is a plus). Experience: 5+ years in international procurement, import management, or supply chain roles, ideally within a manufacturing or tech environment. Technical Knowledge: Strong command of Incoterms, HS code classification, customs duties, DGFT/import regulations, and international banking/remittance processes. Software: Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle SCM) and advanced MS Excel. Core Competencies: High-stakes commercial negotiation, analytical foresight, vendor relationship management, and attention to detail.