Deputy / Assistant Manager Direct Buying (Tractor Division)

Job Title

Deputy / Assistant Manager Direct Buying, Tractor Division

Role Overview

Deputy / Assistant Manager Direct Buying

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of direct parts: sheet metal, castings, hydraulics, and others

• Create, release, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, lead times, and quality metrics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, planning) to align delivery schedules with production needs

• Support new product development (NPD) by ensuring procurement timelines are met during engineering changes

• Identify and drive cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering, supplier negotiations, and process improvements

• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks, delays, and other supplier-related issues

• Forecast procurement requirements and maintain inventory buffer as required

• Participate in supplier development, qualification, and risk mitigation activities

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain, preferably in an automotive / manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of direct parts categories, especially sheet metal, castings, and hydraulics

• Excellent negotiation and vendor-management skills

• Proven track record in cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance improvement

• Good planning and scheduling capability, with the ability to coordinate with production and engineering

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Desired Attributes

• Strategic mindset with continuous improvement orientation

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Collaborative, cross-functional working style

• Detail-oriented, yet comfortable at a higher managerial level

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience and skills)

• Performance-based incentives

• Opportunities for professional growth within the tractor / automotive business division

• Exposure to new product development and supplier relationship management

How to Apply

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