Assistant Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT PURCHASE MANAGER

Company: MPL Group
Designation: Assistant Purchase Manager
Department: Purchase & Procurement
Location: Hyderabad – Mehdipatnam, Head Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–8 Years (Preferred)

1. Job Summary

MPL Group is looking for a proactive and result-oriented Assistant Purchase Manager to oversee procurement activities, vendor development, price negotiations, purchase planning, and cost optimization. The candidate will support the Purchase Manager in ensuring timely procurement of materials, maintaining supplier relationships, and achieving cost-effective purchasing while adhering to company policies and quality standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Plan and execute purchasing activities for raw materials, consumables, machinery, spare parts, and other operational requirements.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Price Negotiation: Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms, negotiate pricing, and achieve cost savings.
• Purchase Orders: Prepare, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requirements and budgets.
• Material Planning: Coordinate with production, stores, accounts, and other departments to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Supplier Follow-up: Monitor order status, delivery schedules, material quality, and supplier performance.
• Cost Control: Analyze market trends, compare prices, and identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs.
• Documentation: Maintain purchase records, quotations, vendor databases, purchase orders, invoices, and MIS reports.
• Inventory Coordination: Coordinate with the stores team to monitor stock levels and avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Team Coordination: Support the Purchase Manager in day-to-day procurement operations and departmental reporting.

3. Required Skills

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
• Vendor Development and Relationship Management
• Commercial Negotiation and Cost Optimization
• Purchase Planning and Inventory Control
• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Supplier Performance Evaluation
• MIS Reporting and Advanced MS Excel
• ERP/SAP Procurement Module Knowledge
• Strong Communication and Coordination Skills

4. Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management will be an added advantage.

5. Experience & Industry Preference

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in purchase, procurement, or materials management.
• Experience in steel manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, engineering, or infrastructure procurement is preferred.
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, purchase planning, and cost reduction.
• Experience handling multiple procurement categories and supplier relationships.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement cost savings
• On-time material delivery
• Vendor performance and reliability
• Purchase order processing turnaround time
• Reduction in procurement delays and material shortages
• Compliance with procurement policies and budgets

Preferred candidate profile

7. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be commercially strong, organized, and capable of managing procurement activities independently. The candidate must have good negotiation skills, strong vendor relationships, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments to ensure uninterrupted business operations.