Assistant Purchase Manager

Job Profile :

• Responsible for Electrical, Mechanical machine spares, domestic RMs needed for Agri / Food Products manufacturing, Imported RMs, Packaging materials like cartons, bottles, sleeves,bags, buckets etc, developing packaging material & art work in coordination with Marketing and R&D, suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Analyze Purchase Price variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Plan, develop and procure materials, parts, supplies and equipments in a timely and cost effective manner; maintain appropriate quality standards and specifications. Reduce Purchase cost.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipments, products or substitute materials.
• Locate new vendors & suppliers of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability & terms.
• Support with Developping agreements and contracts with suppliers wherever necessary and support in creation of policies and procedures connected
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding pos and work orders
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers in with the HOD.
• Coordination activities with stores for storing materials, equipments, machinery and supplies.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Ensure all statutory and company required paperwork is up to date through effective record keeping and organization.

Desired Candidate Profile :

• Proficient in spoken and written English, Hindi (optional) and the Local Language.
• Ability to travel extensively locally
• Proficient in MS Office and ideally SAP or similar applications.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Import and Domestic Procurement management.
• Experience in handling ISO 9001 & 14001 Quality Management Systems.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects and process multiple tasks as required.
• Good commercial acumen, self-driven and motivated, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on company goals and objectives.
• Focused, process oriented with a keen attention to details and strong analytical ability.
• Excellent Negotiation and Persuasion skills.