Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

Formal education:Diploma/Degree in Mechanical engineering

Professional experience:7 - 8 yrs.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Procurement of required raw materials for Steel, Non-Ferrous and Cast-Iron Foundry Various types of Scraps, Ferro alloys, Sand, additives, Resin, Hardeners coatings, other chemicals, Welding rods, Sleeves, various other Indirect items required repeatedly for foundry production support etc.

2. Convert purchase requests (PR) into purchase orders (PO) by floating inquiries, follow up for quotes, conduct price comparisons, negotiate terms, select suppliers, and seek approvals as per authority matrix.

3. Generate & update new vendor codes through system, prepare documentation for PO release, and track material delivery.

4. Make amendments to POs with proper justification and approvals as per the authority matrix.

5. Communicate any supply-related issues that may affect business operations and support other departments.

6. Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal Cross functional departments, managing supplier relationships, onboarding new suppliers & materials. Resolve issues with suppliers related to price, payment terms, quality, delivery, or invoices.

7. Coordination with finance department for vendor payments, including updating GST, tax conditions, payment confirmations, supplier reconciliations, and managing advance payments.

8. Purchase management information systems (MIS), including reports on cost saving, value creation, implementation, audit compliance, price changes, and PO statuses.

9. Ensure all POs are issued as per company procedures and quality standards.

10. Contribute to the development of alternative suppliers and materials as needed.

11. Drive cost reduction for BOM and non-BOM materials through negotiations, market analysis, and alternative sourcing.

12. Delete non-relevant PRs or partial POs and manage delivery schedules based on

13. feasibility.

14. Balance department workload during colleague absences or leaves.

15. Ensure inventory levels and on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met through close

coordination with operations, stores, and suppliers.

16. Manage monthly e-auctions for commodities and high-value items.

17. Ensure all goods receipt notes (GRNs) are processed digitally via ASN portal,

focusing on compliance and digitization.

Functional/Technical Skills: -

• Exposure to Purchase and Procurement Management.
• Price Negotiation Skills.
• Commercial Knowledge about GST.
• In-depth Foundry Knowledge & related material requirements.
• SAP System, MM Module proficiency.
• Excellent verbal & written communication

Behavioural Skill:

• Communication skill
• Networking Skill
• Problem solving skill
• Conflict Management

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