Assistant Manager- Commercial

As a Procurement Manager at one of the leading FMCG Company, your role includes: - Timely processing of Purchase Requests on a daily basis without any delay - Analyzing requirements for ordering through rate contracts, repeat orders, and calling for fresh offers - Evaluating offers received, selecting suppliers, and negotiating price, terms, conditions - Placing purchase orders, arranging timely dispatch of materials, and monitoring supplier performance - Analyzing and evaluating delivery problems, recommending solutions - Studying market trends and taking appropriate actions for optimal material advantages - Managing supply base to meet or exceed quality, delivery, cost, and service requirements - Analyzing and reporting purchase price variances on a monthly basis - Maintaining minimum inventory at factories by developing the nearest source of supply - Identifying alternative sources/materials and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliances - Maintaining a database of all materials dealt with - Cost reduction and procurements based on budgeted prices - Involvement in System improvement activities, especially SAP related - Visiting plants to understand materials usage and performing Quality Checks of Materials - Conducting vendor audits for mutual benefit - Understanding store issues and providing solutions No additional details about the company were mentioned in the job description.,