Assistant Manager - Purchase

Dear Candidate,

We are currently hiring for the position of Assistant Manager Purchase for our Boisar location.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Purchase (Opex/ Capex)
Department: Procurement
Experience: 7 to 10 Years

Location: Boisar – Mumbai

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager – Purchase is responsible for managing procurement activities, ensuring timely availability of materials, negotiating with suppliers, optimizing procurement costs, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of consumables, packaging materials, engineering items, and services as per business requirements.
• Identify, develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Purchase Orders (POs), and contracts.
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid production or operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams for smooth material flow.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Ensure statutory, legal, and contractual compliance in procurement activities.
• Support digital procurement initiatives and ERP-based purchasing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce,
• MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Operations is added advantage.

Experience

• 7–8 years of relevant experience in Procurement.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or industrial sectors is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP must.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supply chain management.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of GST, procurement documentation, and contract management is an advantage.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor relationship management
• Contract negotiation

Interested candidate can share their resume at ishita.mohini@karamtara.com