Engineer/Officer – Tactical Purchasing

HUSCO provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue a career within a fast-paced, industry-leading and entrepreneurial organization.
HUSCO is committed to building a diverse environment for employees to be able:
To have the flexibility to put a personal ‘stamp’ on their work
To continuously expand and develop their professional skills, knowledge, and career
To create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world
Position Summary
Engineer or officer – Tactical Purchasing – is responsible for the reliable day-to-day execution of purchasing activities for assigned suppliers. The role manages supplier schedules, purchase orders, material follow-up, shortages, ERP/IFS transactions, master data, reporting, logistics coordination, and routine transaction closure. The position also supports supply-chain process improvement, reporting automation, digital tools, and practical AI-enabled improvements under the direction of the Sr. Tactical Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assigned Supplier and Schedule Management
Independently manage assigned suppliers and maintain regular communication on schedules, acknowledgements, dispatches, and delivery status.
Follow up material requirements and highlight delays, shortages, or exceptions promptly.
Maintain accurate supplier commitments and open-action status.
Purchase Orders and ERP Transactions
Release purchase orders and schedules against approved sources, prices, and terms.
Complete ERP/IFS transactions, purchase requisition and purchase order updates, arrival registration, ASN follow-up, and assigned transaction closures.
Escalate price, term, or commercial exceptions to the Sr. Tactical Manager without negotiating independently.
Material Availability and Shortage Follow-up
Execute material follow-up based on ERP/MRP requirements and production priorities.
Maintain the shortage tracker, follow up routine recovery actions, and provide accurate material status.
Coordinate with Planning and Operations on routine schedule changes and escalate risks that may affect production.
Inventory and Master Data
Maintain inventory, safety-stock, lead-time, planning, supplier, and part data accurately in ERP/IFS.
Follow up agreed actions on excess stock, shortages, inventory optimization, and system exceptions.
Complete MDM updates, CR/CO follow-up, and other assigned master-data activities.
Supplier Quality and Transaction Closure
Issue and follow up routine supplier rejection notices and coordinate required responses with Supplier Quality.
Process and follow up debit notes, credit notes, IDPMS items, invoice or payment queries, and routine closures as assigned.
Maintain clear records and escalate unresolved or recurring issues.
Logistics and Material Movement
Coordinate local vehicles, transport, material movement, shipment tracking, and transport-bill follow-up.
Work with suppliers, Logistics, and internal teams to resolve routine delivery and documentation issues.
Escalate major or repeated logistics risks to the Sr. Tactical Manager.
Reporting and Data Management
Prepare accurate and timely reports for shortages, inventory, supplier delivery, premium freight, open purchase orders, logistics, and transaction status.
Maintain purchasing trackers, supporting data, records, and documentation for management reviews.
Use ERP, Excel, Power BI, and other approved tools to improve data accuracy and visibility.
Projects, Compliance, and Documentation
Maintain trackers and complete routine follow-up for transfer projects, engineering changes, BIS, EPCG, and other assigned compliance activities.
Provide purchasing, purchase order, shipment, ERP, and supporting documents for Advance Authorization and other duty-benefit scheme activities.
Ensure records and transactions comply with company procedures and applicable requirements.
AI and Business-Process Improvement Support
Support the Sr. Tactical Manager in identifying and implementing practical AI and digital use cases in supply-chain processes.
Assist with data preparation, reporting automation, dashboard support, workflow standardization, digital trackers, and documentation.
Follow up improvement actions and help measure improvements in accuracy, response time, or process efficiency.
Key Working Relationships
Stakeholder Purpose of Interaction Internal Sr. Tactical Manager, Planning, Operations, Quality, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Logistics, IT, and Purchasing team members. External Assigned suppliers, logistics providers, transporters, and other service partners.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Automobile, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
3-5 years of experience in tactical purchasing, material planning, supplier scheduling, logistics, or supply-chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MRP, purchase orders, supplier schedules, material follow-up, shortage management, inventory control, and production support.
Practical experience using ERP systems; IFS experience is preferred.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and purchasing reports; Power BI or reporting-automation exposure is preferred.
Basic knowledge of import/export documentation, logistics, and duty-benefit scheme supporting documents is desirable.
Strong attention to detail, follow-up discipline, analytical ability, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Interest in digital tools, reporting automation, AI-enabled improvement, and business-process standardization.
Awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, company procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.
Willingness to travel to supplier locations when required.
Key Competencies
Competency Expected Behaviour Execution Discipline Completes schedules, purchase orders, system transactions, and follow-up actions accurately and on time. Supplier Follow-up Maintains clear communication and follows supplier commitments through to closure. Material and Inventory Control Understands shortages, inventory parameters, safety stock, and production priorities. Data Accuracy Maintains reliable ERP data, reports, trackers, and supporting documentation. Problem Solving Identifies exceptions, resolves routine issues, and escalates significant risks promptly. Collaboration Works effectively with suppliers and internal functions to support material availability. Digital Mindset Uses approved tools to improve reporting, workflows, visibility, and process efficiency. Ownership and Accountability Takes independent ownership of assigned suppliers and activities and provides transparent status updates.
Key Measures of Success
On-time supplier follow-up and material availability for assigned suppliers.
Timely closure of routine shortages, open purchase orders, acknowledgements, delivery actions, and transactions.
Accurate ERP/IFS transactions, master data, reports, trackers, and documentation.
Inventory and safety-stock actions completed within agreed timelines.
Timely logistics coordination and escalation of delivery risks.
Routine supplier-quality, debit or credit, IDPMS, invoice, and payment actions followed through to closure.
Accurate and timely support for projects, compliance, and duty-benefit scheme documentation.
Measurable improvement in reporting, workflow standardization, digital tracking, and process efficiency.
Role Authority and Escalation
Independently manage assigned suppliers and operational purchasing activities within approved processes, sources, prices, terms, and authority limits.
Escalate material, supplier, quality, logistics, system, compliance, pricing, or commercial exceptions to the Sr. Tactical Manager.
Recommend schedule, inventory, logistics, reporting, system, and process-improvement actions.
Refer casting and machining matters to the Senior Engineer and strategic or commercial decisions to the responsible manager or function.
The role is an individual-contributor position with independent accountability for assigned suppliers and activities.
Who We Are:
Imagine a place where your career can soar, where innovation meets excellence, and where your contributions truly matter. Welcome to Husco.
Here, you’ll find the freedom to shape your work and leave a lasting impact. We believe in empowering you to grow personally and professionally, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Your role at Husco goes beyond the ordinary – you’ll be at the forefront of supporting teams that develop innovative hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems that enhance efficiency and performance. These products make a real difference globally, building the communities we live in, growing the food that feeds us, and enhancing transportation around the world.
Join our vibrant, industry-leading team and experience a culture that values your creativity, de

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