Assistant Purchase Manager

Job Description: Assistant Manager Purchase

Location: Chakan, Pune

Department: Supply Chain / Materials Management

Reports To: Plant Head

Experience: 7.5 – 8 Years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager – Purchase to join our team in Chakan, Pune. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end procurement of direct materials, optimize inventory levels, and foster strong supplier relationships to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Material Procurement: Execute direct material procurement aligned with production schedules, customer demand, and plant timelines.
• Purchase Order Management: Release, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and open order records.
• Inventory Control: Maintain optimal inventory levels, prevent stock-outs, and drive initiatives to reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Vendor Development & Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, coordinate supplier development programs, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production Planning, Stores, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Import teams to ensure timely material deliveries and cost optimization.
• S&OP Participation: Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) reviews and recommend planning process improvements.
• Systems & Compliance: Maintain accurate supplier master data in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and ensure full compliance with company policies, regulatory, and trade standards.
• Reporting: Maintain MIS documentation and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking for management reviews.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial), or B.Com / BBA / BMS / MBA in Supply Chain or Logistics Management.
• Experience: 7.5 to 8 years of relevant procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM module).
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving capabilities to resolve supplier issues, material shortages, and procurement bottlenecks.
• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication, high ethical standards, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.