Assistant Manager - Supply chain & Procurement (Plant)

At IDEMIA

we are passionate about shaping the future of secure identity and authentication solutions. Our innovative technologies play a crucial role in enhancing security, privacy, and convenience for individuals and organizations worldwide.

You may not know our name, but you have surely used our innovations and solutions. Our mission is to unlock the world and make it safer through cutting-edge identity technologies. Every day, around the globe, we are enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space. We are transforming their lives by making the world more secure and yet also more streamlined.

We have brought together complementary know-how and technologies that have never been combined before for both the physical and digital era: secured connectivity, secured payments and secured identity management. Cybersecurity, biometrics, large scale distributed systems and Cloud computing, analytics and smart devices are at the core of both our physical products and our software and systems.

We serve our clients in 180 countries thanks to our 15,000 employees worldwide.

Job Location- IDEMIA plant at Noida NSEZ

About IDEMIA Public Security

We are dedicated to serving government and public security entities and, in so doing, IDEMIA is committed to the responsible use of technology for public safety. We develop cutting-edge biometrics technologies and identity verification systems that prioritize privacy, human rights and ensure fair and unbiased application. We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture and our impact on sustainability. For example, in 2023, the Life Cycle Assessment for Vision Pass SP revealed a 38% energy reduction, attributed to its sustainable smart power-saving mode

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead procurement, material planning, supplier management, and inventory operations. The role will ensure timely material availability, cost optimization, and efficient supply chain execution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for production and non-production materials.
• Manage material planning and MRP execution in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Optimize inventory levels, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce excess stock.
• Achieve procurement cost-saving targets and manage purchase price variance (PPV).
• Maintain and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) in D365 in collaboration with Engineering and Production teams.
• Ensure timely material availability by coordinating supplier deliveries and logistics.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through component sourcing and supply chain readiness.
• Maintain procurement master data, purchasing transactions, and reporting in D365 while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10-13 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), MRP, BOM management, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.