Manager (Purchase)

Purchase Manager

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement

  procurement strategies

  aligned with company goals and cost objectives.
• Forecast material requirements based on

  production schedules and business needs

  .
• Ensure

  cost-effective, timely, and compliant

  procurement of materials and consumables.
• Collaborate closely with production and inventory teams to

  prevent material shortages or overstocking

  .

Vendor Management & Development

• Build and maintain

  strong relationships with approved vendors

  and suppliers.
• Conduct

  supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews

  based on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify new suppliers and

  support vendor development initiatives

  to strengthen supply reliability.
• Negotiate

  prices, payment terms, and contracts

  to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure all purchase activities comply with

  ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949

  , and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with

  quality, design, finance, and production

  departments for smooth procurement operations.
• Drive

  cost reduction projects

  and process improvement initiatives across the purchase function.
• Implement

  corrective actions

  in cases of supplier quality issues or repeated non-conformances.

New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Source components and materials for

  prototype and new product launches

  .
• Collaborate with

  R&D, design, and quality teams

  to ensure supplier readiness for mass production.
• Ensure

  timely availability of parts for trials and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

  .

Logistics & Import Coordination

• Plan and coordinate

  inbound logistics

  to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Optimize

  transportation modes and routes

  to minimize freight costs.
• Liaise with

  customs and import-export teams

  for international sourcing activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)

  of materials and components.

• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

  and cost savings achieved.

• Supplier Defect Rate (SDR)

  and supplier quality performance.

• Inventory turnover ratio

  of BO parts.

• Procurement process efficiency

  and team capability development.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management

  .
• Proven

  negotiation and vendor management

  expertise.
• Excellent

  leadership and team development

  capabilities.
• Understanding of

  manufacturing processes, quality standards, and material specifications

  .
• Proficiency in

  ERP / SAP

  and MS Office tools.
• Strong

  analytical, communication, and decision-making

  skills.