Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager- Purchase

Job description

Position: Asst. Manager/ Deputy Manager-Procurement / Purchase Manager (Defence Industry)

Location: Nagpur
Experience: 6-10 Years
Industry Preference: Mandatory Defence Manufacturing / Defence Aerospace / Defence Equipment Industry

Mandatory Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Purchase functions.
• Must have worked in the Defence Industry.
• Experience handling 100+ active vendors/suppliers independently.
• Strong vendor development and vendor management experience.
• Knowledge of defence procurement processes, compliance, and documentation.
• Expertise in RFQ, RFP, tendering, negotiations, rate contracts, and purchase orders.
• Experience in sourcing mechanical, electrical, electronics, fabricated, machining, and defence-grade components.
• Strong cost optimization and negotiation skills.
• Experience in supply chain coordination and inventory planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for defence projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with 100+ vendors across categories.
• Conduct vendor evaluation, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
• Ensure timely procurement of critical materials and components.
• Coordinate with production, quality, engineering, and project teams.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, cost savings, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with defence industry standards and procurement policies.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience with Defence PSU, Defence OEM, Aerospace, Missile, Armament, or Defence Manufacturing organizations.
• Knowledge of SAP MM/Procurement ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of import procurement and supply chain management.
• Immediate joiners or candidates serving up to 60 days notice preferred.

About Solar Group :

Founded in 1995, Solar Group is one of Indias leading manufacturers of commercial explosives, blasting systems, and defence ammunition. The company has built a strong presence in the defence and space sectors through its wide-ranging product portfolio, contributing significantly to Indias Atma Nirbhar (self-reliance) initiative.

Solar operates a global network with over 29 manufacturing facilities across 8 countries and exports its products to more than 80 nations. Its offerings include explosives, detonators, propellants, ammunition, and high-energy materials used in mining, infrastructure, defence, and space applications.

With a workforce of over 15,000 employees and an expanding international footprint, Solar Group has emerged as a key private-sector player in Indias defence ecosystem, manufacturing advanced systems such as rockets, missiles, and modern ammunition under the Make in India initiative.