Assistant Manager – Purchase / Strategic Sourcing (Automotive | Machined & Electrical Parts) | Pune

Assistant Manager – Purchase / Strategic Sourcing (Automotive | Machined & Electrical Parts) | Pune

Join Aera Gas Control Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Aera GCS) — a fast-growing Tier-2 automotive component manufacturer specializing in pneumatic & hydraulic solenoid valve assemblies . We partner with leading OEMs & Tier-1 suppliers, driving innovation and excellence across the value chain.

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager – Purchase / Supplier Development & Sourcing with 4–6 years of experience in multi-commodity procurement and supplier development , preferably in the automotive sector.

What You’ll Do

• Develop & manage suppliers for machined parts , plastics , sheet metal , rubber , springs , forgings , castings (PDC, SGI) , and electrical components .
• Lead supplier identification , audits, qualification & development (domestic & global).
• Handle RFQs, RFPs , cost breakdowns (should-costing / ZBC) & commercial negotiations.
• Track & analyse raw material indexes (Nalco, CIAM, steel, copper, aluminium) to build cost intelligence.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, , and IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 / ISO 9001 standards.
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives — supplier consolidation, localization & long-term contracts.
• Support tooling & capacity planning with Engineering & Quality teams.
• Monitor supplier OTD, PPM & cost competitiveness and drive improvements.
• Stay updated on global sourcing trends , commodity price movements & currency fluctuations.
• Enhance procurement processes using ERP (SAP / Tally) , Excel dashboards & digital tools.

What We’re Looking For

Location : Pune (Preference : Pune-based or willing to relocate)

Seniority : Mid-level (Sourcing Engineer / Purchase Engineer ready to step up are welcome!)

Industry : Automotive, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Industrial Machinery

Why Join Aera GCS

If you have experience as a Buyer / Purchase Engineer / Sourcing Engineer / Commodity Buyer in the automotive sector and are ready to lead supplier development - apply now !

Keywords : Automotive sourcing, Purchase Engineer, Buyer, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, Machined Parts, Electrical Components, Multi-Commodity Procurement, Should Costing, Cost Breakdown, ERP SAP, Global Sourcing.