Manager Materials

We are seeking a dynamic professional to lead key functions related to procurement, vendor management, and supply chain optimization, while ensuring effective coordination with other departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to negotiate favorable contracts, drive cost reductions, and ensure the timely delivery of materials. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends and forecasting material availability, identifying and evaluating vendors, negotiating pricing, preparing requisitions and purchase orders, and maintaining accurate purchase records. Proficiency in SAP is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:-

• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Reviews and processes purchase orders.
• Manages other members of the purchasing team.
• Maintains records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfilment of orders.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.
• Generate & submit MIS reports.

Key Deliverables:

• Effective vendor management and streamlined supply chain operations
• Strong leadership and supervision of procurement and store teams
• Oversight of purchasing and inventory functions
• Control and optimization of raw material costs
• Identification and assessment of potential suppliers
• Assurance of quality compliance for all procured goods
• Management of the complete material lifecycle
• Continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems