Purchase Manager

SHAVO NORGREN (INDIA) PVT. LTD., India’s largest manufacturer of Air Processing Equipment and Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual Bus Door System is currently looking for...... Purchase Manager

Pay: ₹10 to 15 LPA

Job description:

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering may be considered with extensive relevant experience.

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Vendor Development, and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in Automobile, Auto Components, Bus Body Manufacturing, Commercial Vehicles, Pneumatic Systems, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, or Engineering Manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, bought-out components, fabricated parts, pneumatic systems, electrical components, and consumables.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and on-board new suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and implement supplier development programs.

Vendor Development

• Develop reliable domestic and international supplier networks.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and long-term supply agreements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and strategic sourcing.
• Build long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Production Planning Support

• Coordinate with Production Planning, Stores, and Sales teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual material requirements based on production forecasts.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability while maintaining optimum inventory levels.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to minimize carrying costs.
• Control slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control policies.

Cost Management

• Prepare and monitor procurement budgets.
• Analyse material costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Participate in product costing exercises.
• Drive annual procurement cost reduction targets.

Supplier Coordination

• Ensure timely procurement of materials as per production schedules.
• Resolve supply chain issues affecting production.
• Coordinate with Accounts for vendor payment reconciliation.
• Ensure supplier compliance with delivery schedules and quality standards.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Design, Engineering, Quality, Production, Stores, Finance, and Projects.
• Coordinate engineering drawing revisions and communicate technical changes to suppliers.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) through timely sourcing and supplier development.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure supplier compliance with:
• ISO 9001:2015
• IATF 16949
• Company Quality Standards
• Participate in supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor the Purchase team.
• Set departmental KPIs and monitor performance.
• Develop SOPs and best procurement practices.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare procurement MIS reports for management.
• Track procurement KPIs including:
• Purchase Cost Savings
• Vendor Performance
• Inventory Turnover
• Material Availability
• On-Time Delivery
• Procurement Budget vs Actual

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person