Purchase Assistant

Job Description: Senior Purchase Manager / Lead Purchase Engineer

Department: Supply Chain Management

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 7+ Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Purchase Manager to lead our Supply Chain procurement function. With 7+ years of expertise in manufacturing environments, you will drive strategic sourcing, advanced supplier negotiations, CAPEX acquisition, and high-impact cost optimization across both Direct and Indirect materials. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing global supply network resilience, implementing ERP-driven inventory controls, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead high-value procurement initiatives for Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, Packaging, Consumables, Services, and major CAPEX acquisitions.
• Execute total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, float complex RFQs, and lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with global and domestic suppliers.
• Drive strategic localization programs, supplier development, and sustainable cost-saving strategies to maximize margins.

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management

• Oversee end-to-end supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and periodic evaluation using KPI metrics for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by establishing secondary sourcing paths and maintaining strategic partner relationships.
• Enforce statutory, trade, and environmental compliance, including RoHS, REACH, BIS, and international quality protocols.

Process Optimization & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, and Stores teams to align procurement goals with overarching business operations.
• Drive digital transformation, advanced ERP automation, and process improvement within the procurement function.
• Monitor material planning schedules to maintain optimal inventory levels, reducing excess stock while preventing operational shortages.

MIS Analytics & Executive Reporting

• Formulate and present comprehensive executive MIS reports tracking critical procurement KPIs, spending variance, and market trends.
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, master agreements, and commercial audit documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), advanced MS Excel analytics, and digital procurement tools.
• Core Competencies: Advanced strategic negotiation, contract management, global sourcing, risk management, and strong cross-functional leadership.