Purchase Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Purchase Management

• Develop and implement purchase strategies for RM, bought-out parts, and consumables.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for best price, quality, and delivery terms.
• Manage procurement of materials such as brass, copper, steel, rubber parts, plastic moulded parts, compressors, electrical fittings, etc.
• Finalize purchase orders, rate contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Control inventory cost by optimizing MOQ, lead time, and stock levels.
• Coordinate with stores, production, and finance for smooth material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GST, and statutory requirements.

B. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify and develop new vendors to reduce cost and dependency risk.
• Conduct vendor audits and evaluations.
• Support localization and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Handle vendor quality issues and corrective actions.

C. Product Management

• Manage the product lifecycle of air pressure horns and accessories.
• Coordinate with R&D / Engineering for new product development (NPD).
• Conduct costing, pricing, and margin analysis for existing and new products.
• Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements.
• Support product customization for OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Maintain product documentation: BOM, drawings, specifications, change control.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams for smooth product launches.

D. Costing & Profitability

• Prepare and update product cost sheets.
• Drive cost reduction through value engineering and sourcing optimization.
• Ensure target margins are achieved across product lines.
• Support pricing for domestic and export markets (FOB, CIF, etc.).

E. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a bridge between sales, production, quality, and finance.
• Support sales with technical and commercial inputs.
• Handle customer feedback related to product performance and cost.

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)

1. Purchase Efficiency

• Cost savings achieved vs previous period
• On-time material availability ≥ 98%
• Reduction in emergency / spot purchases

2. Supplier Performance

• Supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full)
• Reduction in supplier rejection rates
• Successful development of alternate vendors

3. Product Performance

• Successful launch of new or improved products
• Reduction in product cost without quality compromise
• Improved product profitability

4. Inventory Control

• Reduction in excess and non-moving inventory
• Inventory turnover improvement

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Zero audit non-conformities
• Accurate and updated BOMs, costing, and product records

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education: BE / B.Tech / Diploma (Mechanical / Production / Industrial)
• Experience: 5–10 years in automotive / auto components manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Knowledge of automotive materials, costing, and supply chain
• Familiarity with ERP, Excel, and MIS reporting
• Understanding of OEM & aftermarket requirements
• Analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person