Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Handle day-to-day purchasing activities as per company requirements and purchase plans. Handle day-to-day purchasing activities as per company requirements and purchase plans.

2. Support the Purchase Head in managing overall purchase activities and day-to-day procurement operations.

3. Ensure timely availability of materials as per production requirements and approved purchase plans.

4. Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality issues, and payment-related concerns.

5. Coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, Quality, Accounts, and other departments for smooth procurement operations.

6. Drive cost reduction, alternate vendor development, and process improvement initiatives.

7. Prepare and review purchase reports, MIS, pending orders, vendor status, and other management requirements.

8. Assist the Purchase Head in developing and implementing procurement strategies to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

9. Review and monitor critical purchase items, supplier capacity, lead time, and market trends to ensure uninterrupted material supply.

10. Support the Purchase Head in major vendor negotiations, annual rate contracts, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance improvement.