Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Title : Senior Purchase Engineer / Assistant Manager – Purchase

Location : Plant – MACPL 4 & 5

Industry : Auto Ancillary

Experience & Qualification

Experience : 6–8 years

Qualification : BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile / Equivalent)

Languages : English, Hindi (Tamil preferred)

Mandatory Skills :

1. Proficiency in SAP MM Module

2. Advanced MS Excel skills

Key Responsibilities :

SAP & Procurement Operations

1. Manage SAP MM system operations, including PO creation, amendments, reports, and analysis.

2. Train and support team members on SAP procurement functionalities.

3. Ensure strict compliance with system processes (PR / PO closures, short closings, scheduling agreements, quality flag reviews, redundant code closures).

4. Prepare and present MIS reports for material and management review meetings.

Raw Material & BOP Management :

1. Plan and monitor monthly requirements (MRP), budgeting, scheduling, and SOB.

2. Oversee Raw Material (RM) and Bought-Out Parts (BOP) follow-ups.

3. Ensure zero production loss through effective supply chain management.

4. Track SOB (Share of Business) – Approved vs Actual on a monthly basis.

Supply Chain & Debottlenecking :

1. Identify bottlenecks in the supply chain and work on resolutions.

2. Conduct supplier visits, prepare MOMs, escalate issues, and suggest alternate sources.

3. Drive supplier development initiatives and track progress.

Inventory & Cost Control :

1. Implement and monitor Min / Max inventory levels .

2. Prepare and analyse ageing reports for RM, BOP, subcontractors, and BOM.

3. Verify BOM quarterly with Costing & BUH.

4. Lead cost-saving initiatives, including VA / VE, alternate sourcing, SOB optimisation, and subcontracting cost reduction.

5. Negotiate supplier contracts and establish discount agreements.

Supplier & Vendor Management :

1. Manage vendor portal implementation and monitoring.

2. Lead vendor rationalisation and establish long-term pricing agreements.

3. Conduct quarterly supplier audits and implement supplier rating systems.

4. Resolve supplier-related quality issues in collaboration with IQA.

5. Support suppliers in achieving compliance with ISO / IATF standards .

6. Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to drive improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) .

Capital & Asset Purchasing :

1. Handle the complete Capex procurement cycle : quotations, comparisons, negotiations, and documentation.

2. Maintain accurate and complete records of all capital purchase transactions.

Review & Compliance (Monthly / Quarterly) :

1. Monitor and execute short closings of PRs, POs, unused and redundant material codes.

2. Review vendor pricing consistency and SOB allocation to higher-cost vendors.

3. Process subcontractor rejections and debit notes on a monthly basis.

4. Conduct quarterly vendor rationalisation reviews.

Key Skills Required :

1. Strong expertise in SAP MM Module and MS Excel .

2. In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Raw Material Planning, Inventory Management, Vendor Development, and Subcontracting .

3. Excellent negotiation, cost optimisation, and vendor management skills.

4. Experience in supplier audits, vendor portals, and ISO / IATF compliance .

5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (English & Hindi; Tamil preferred).

Skills Required

Vendor Development, Procurement, Ms Excel, Supplier Audits, Raw Material Planning, Inventory Management, Subcontracting, Sap Mm Module