Assistant Manager Purchase

Purchasing Management:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for procurement of chemicals, packaging.
• Domestic purchase of chemicals and Packing material purchase, Labels, CFB, Mono Cartons, Leaflet, from approved suppliers.
• Consumable Procurement like spares, Miscellaneous material like safety, mechanical, electrical spares , Safety PPE spares
• RFQ, negotiation, price tabulation and quality standard.
• Vendor Development for cost optimisation by negotiating with suppliers for best pricing, terms, and conditions and supply risk mitigation.
• Source packaging material for all new upcoming brands, artwork changes, approval order placing, follow up to avoid stock out situation.
• Conducting e-auctions to get the best price.
• AMC ARC for Services of Equipment and ordering of capital equipments
• Review and negotiate the quarterly pricing movement and provide accurate price, delivery forecast.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (production, demand planning, logistics, warehouse, finance, etc.)
• Work on SAP Order placing, reports , material code creation, MIS.

Import Management:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the import process, including ordering, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, import duties, and other legal requirements.
• Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and shipping companies to ensure timely delivery of imported goods.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of import/export regulations and best practices.

Cost Management:

• Track and manage the budget for purchasing and import logistics, ensuring that spending is within budget limits.
• Monitor and control of raw material packing material inventory level. Optimize storage and minimize waste.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in the procurement and import logistics processes.
• Negotiate contracts with third-party vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for all import shipments (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.).
• Prepare regular reports on procurement, import logistics, inventory, and supply chain performance for senior management.
• Maintain all documentation and reports pertaining to Audit requirement.

Educational Qualification:

Graduate in any discipline

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Purchase function preferably in chemical industry
• Experience in Procurement of Packaging materials, imports of chemicals and indigenous raw material

Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP
• Good Negotiation Skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Strong interpersonal andpeople skills
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and respond effectively to changing priorities and requirements