Assistant Manager Purchase

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Designation: Assistant Manager – Purchase

Reports To: Purchase Manager / Head – Procurement

Experience: 5–8 years (indicative)

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or a relevant degree; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management preferred.

Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensure timely availability of materials as per production requirements, optimize procurement costs, develop supplier relationships, and maintain effective control over inventory, quality, delivery, and commercial terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning and Execution
• Supplier Development and Management
• Cost Reduction and Commercial Negotiation
• Inventory and Material Control
• Supplier Quality and Rejection Management
• Process Governance and Reporting
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP, BOM, ERP/SAP, and inventory management.
• Understanding of electronics components, PCBA, mechanical parts, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Analytical skills for cost comparison, shortage analysis, and inventory optimization.
• Supplier relationship management and escalation handling.
• Cross-functional coordination and team leadership.
• Strong Excel skills, reporting discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work under tight production timelines and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Expected Outcomes

• Uninterrupted material availability for production.
• Improved supplier delivery and quality performance.
• Reduced procurement cost and excess inventory exposure.
• Faster closure of rejected-material cases.
• Strong procurement governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
  
  

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