Manager /Dy. Manager Indirect Purchase and commercial

Position

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical engineering with 12 to 15 years experience in Indirect Purchase and SCM.

• Well versed with forging industry Indirect purchase.

• Sourcing

  and

  Supplier

  Management

  - Identify potential suppliers and conduct vendor evaluations, Research and shortlist suppliers that meet the company's requirements for quality, cost, and reliability.
• Perform thorough evaluations of suppliers based on their capability, performance history, and compliance with standards.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements: Engage in negotiations to ensure favourable pricing, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Develop contracts that clearly outline the terms and conditions of the supplier relationship.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time and quality products. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
• Regularly communicate with suppliers to monitor performance and address any issues.

• Material

  Procurement:

  Review and analyse purchase requisitions: Examine requisitions to understand the technical specifications and requirements. Clarify any ambiguities with the requesting departments.
• Source materials, components, and equipment as per technical specifications: Identify suitable suppliers for the required materials. Ensure that all procured materials comply with the specified technical standards.
• Ensure the availability of materials to meet production schedules and project deadlines. Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates. Track orders to ensure timely delivery.

• Cost

  Control:

  Evaluate supplier quotations and proposals to optimize costs: Analyse bids to ensure they meet the company's cost objectives without compromising quality and recommend the most cost-effective solutions.

• Monitor

  market

  trends

  and

  industry

  developments

  to

  identify

  cost-saving

  opportunities:

  Stay informed about market fluctuations and new suppliers entering the market. Propose cost-saving initiatives based on market insights.

• Quality

  Assurance:

  Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that purchased materials meet quality standards: Work closely with QA teams to establish quality criteria for suppliers. Ensure that all purchased materials undergo rigorous quality checks.

• Documentation

  and

  Compliance: Maintain

  accurate

  records

  of

  procurement

  activities:

  Keep detailed records of all transactions, agreements, and supplier interactions. Use procurement Oracle based to manage records efficiently.

• Ensure

  compliance

  with

  company

  policies,

  industry

  regulations,

  and

  legal

  requirements:

  Stay updated on relevant regulations and standards. Ensure all procurement activities align with legal and company requirements.

• Inventory

  Management:

  Manage inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring material availability: Monitor inventory levels and adjust procurement plans accordingly. Implement strategies to reduce excess inventory and obsolescence. Implement efficient inventory control strategies.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to understand their
  procurement needs: Regularly liaise with departments to gather their procurement requirements. Ensure clear and concise communication to avoid misunderstandings. Provide regular updates on procurement status. Alert relevant parties to any potential disruptions or delays.effectiveness and maintaining high standards of quality and supplier relationships.
• Ensures that local health, safety and environmental guidelines and directives are implemented and understood to ensure safety of people and resources Independently able to handle entire Stores process in the plant.
• Manages or performs work associated with implementation of improvements to store / logistics processes.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by store team members.
• Physical Inventory Verification as per schedule and management guideline.
• Coordination with cross functional team for timely resolution of any issues as well as implement the best practices
• Coordination with logistics service providers for contracts and agreements.
• Support to department head for logistics service providers quotations and market test for rates.
• Prepare and Implement SOP for Stores and logistics Function and strong interpersonal skills.
• Supervise the activities of team engaged in receiving, storing goods or materials
• Must be familiar with Oracle environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, FIFO, LOT SIZES, Variable location storage system sourcing strategies.
• Should have sound knowledge of sourcing Warehouse, Inventory management, GST.
• Well versed with MS Office and Oracle/ERP working environment.
• Self-motivated and self-organized
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with various functions across the organization.