Assistant Purchasing Manager

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Mandatory Skills:

SAP MM Module

MS Excel

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.

zero production loss

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:

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.

ISO/IATF standards

Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD)

Capital & Asset Purchasing:

Capex procurement cycle

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:

SAP MM Module

Procurement, Raw Material Planning, Inventory Management, Vendor Development, and Subcontracting

negotiation, cost optimisation, and vendor management

supplier audits, vendor portals, and ISO/IATF compliance

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