DM - Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager Purchase to manage procurement activities, vendor development, cost optimization, and supplier relationships. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely availability of raw materials, components, and services at competitive costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct and indirect materials.
• Develop new vendors and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
• Handle vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and finalization.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables as per production requirements.
• Coordinate with PPC, Production, Quality, Stores, and Finance departments.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure purchase activities are aligned with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Handle purchase orders, RFQs, rate contracts, and vendor documentation.
• Monitor market trends and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure uninterrupted material supply.
• Maintain procurement MIS, cost analysis, and vendor performance reports.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Purchase and Procurement within manufacturing / automotive industries.
• Expertise in vendor development, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of raw materials, mechanical components, sheet metal, fabrication, and machining parts.
• Understanding of inventory management, BOM, and material planning.
• Working knowledge of SAP / ERP procurement modules.
• Experience in cost reduction, budgeting, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.