Assistant Purchase Manager - EPC

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager Purchase to manage indirect procurement, vendor development, warehouse operations, and 3PL partnerships in support of our growing manufacturing and project operations. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats across sourcing and supply chain, and brings a continuous improvement mindset to everyday operations. Prior exposure to sourcing for biogas, natural gas, or renewable resource sectors will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement: Manage indirect procurement end-to-end running RFQs, conducting vendor comparisons, negotiating supplier contracts, and maintaining cost targets without compromising quality or lead times.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain a reliable supplier base; conduct regular vendor performance reviews (OTIF, quality, pricing) and manage corrective action plans when vendors fall short.
• Warehouse Operations: Maintain hands-on oversight of inbound/outbound flows, inventory accuracy (cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO), space planning, and safety compliance.
• 3PL Partnership Management: Select, onboard, and manage third-party logistics providers covering network planning, KPI tracking, and resolution of service failures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to align supply chain activities with manufacturing output targets and cost budgets.
• Compliances: Maintain proper documentation related to purchase activities and ensure vendor compliance with internal policies and processes.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively identify inefficiencies across the supply chain and drive process improvements experience with lean principles or tools like Kaizen, 5S, or root cause analysis is a strong plus.

Must-Have Skills

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in procurement / supply chain.
• Advanced Excel skills for vendor comparisons, cost tracking, and reporting.

Skills Required

• 4–6 years of experience across vendor development, capacity building, warehouse, and inventory management.
• Experience sourcing for biogas, natural gas, or renewable resource sectors will be a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of thriving in a startup environment — including experience spearheading new product introductions and successfully establishing a robust supply chain to support such initiatives.