Purchase Manager

Designation: AM/ DM (Capex-Opex)

Industry type : Automobile Seat & Plastic Components Manufacturing Location : Becharaji, Gujarat

Experience: 8-12 Years

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Handle procurement of Direct Materials Raw Material (RM) and Bought-Out Parts (BOP) including metals and plastics
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor the performance of suppliers
• Manage Capex and Opex buying, including end-to-end negotiation with vendors
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects with suppliers and internal teams
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on material requirements and drawings
• Ensure timely procurement, inventory control, and supply continuity
• Maintain and update procurement data, MIS (Management Information System) reports, and presentations
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and SAP processes

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, OR
• Graduate (any discipline) with a Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management

Preferred: Experience in sourcing plastic / injection-moulded components

Skills Required

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• MIS reporting
• Working knowledge of SAP

Behavioral

• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical ability and problem-solving mindset
• Vendor relationship management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines