Assistant Manager Purchase / Procurement

Manage end-to-end procurement of direct raw materials such as SUS, pipes, steel, and other production materials.

Handle procurement of indirect materials, consumables, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) items, services, and CAPEX requirements.

Perform supplier sourcing, development, evaluation, and performance management.

Identify, develop, and source vendors across India and global markets based on business needs.

Lead price negotiations, implementation, and settlement with raw material suppliers.

Handle RFI (Request for Information), RFQ (Request for Quotation), techno-commercial evaluation, and supplier selection.

Plan and manage supplier audits and ensure closure of NCs (Non-Conformities) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).

Manage contract drafting, commercial agreements, and compliance monitoring.

Ensure adherence to purchasing systems, procedures, and organizational procurement policies.

Handle SCR (Supplier Change Request) / PCR (Process Change Request) activities and supplier change management.

Support and handle customer audits and internal audits related to procurement and purchasing functions.

Drive cost reduction initiatives (CR), VAVE (Value Analysis & Value Engineering), Kaizen, localization, alternate sourcing, and continuous improvement projects.

Work in line with TPS (Toyota Production System) / Lean procurement practices, including JIT (Just-In-Time), waste elimination, and process standardization.

Support yield improvement and material optimization initiatives in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.

Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), manuals, and process standardization.

Manage team activities, mentoring, capability building, and training.

Handle ERP-based procurement process management.