Procurement Manager

Role & responsibilities -

• Manage purchasing for all bought-out items, including hardware (nuts, bolts, washers, hinges, latches, bosses), acoustic foams, powder coat and paint, and raw materials such as steel sheets and tubes.
• Manage and develop current suppliers, and identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support growth and new customer programs.
• Share demand forecasts with suppliers regularly so they can plan capacity and material in advance.
• Release purchase orders on time based on production requirements, and follow up to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.
• Coordinate with Finance so suppliers are paid on time as per agreed terms.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and annual contracts. Track steel and commodity price movements and manage price revisions.
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation, alternate sourcing, localisation and value engineering.
• Work with Quality on supplier quality issues, incoming inspection failures, corrective actions and supplier audits.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across plants, avoiding both shortages and excess stock.
• Maintain all purchasing data (POs, supplier master, pricing, delivery schedules) accurately in the company's customised ERP system.
• Track and report purchasing KPIs, such as supplier OTIF, supplier quality (PPM), cost savings and inventory days.
• Lead, guide and develop a purchasing team of 2, and help grow the team as the company scales.

Preferred candidate profile -

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Industrial preferred).
• 10+ years of purchasing experience in engineering or automotive manufacturing, preferably in sheet metal fabrication or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of steel sheets/tubes, fasteners, and surface treatment (powder coating/painting).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems. Training on our in-house customised ERP will be provided.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and analytical skills.
• Experience with an established supplier base in the Pune/Maharashtra region is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of GST and purchasing documentation. Import purchasing experience is a plus.