Job Description
Assistant Manager – Procurement
Position Details
Particular | Details |
Designation | Assistant Manager – Procurement |
Department | Procurement |
Location | Mumbai |
Reporting To | Head – Procurement |
Experience | 10–12 years |
Education | B.E. / B.Tech + MBA (Preferred) |
Industry Preference | Manufacturing / Polymer / Chemicals / Building Materials / Engineering |
Role Purpose
To manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodity and specialty categories by ensuring uninterrupted material availability, optimizing procurement costs, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving sourcing excellence while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodity and specialty categories.
- Analyze spend patterns and identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering.
- Drive annual cost reduction initiatives while ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Conduct market intelligence to monitor pricing trends, supply risks, and alternate sourcing opportunities.
Procurement Planning
- Prepare procurement plans in line with production schedules and business requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, engineering items, or indirect purchases as applicable.
- Monitor inventory levels to balance material availability with inventory carrying costs.
- Coordinate with Production Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Plant teams for procurement execution.
Vendor Development & Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and periodic vendor performance reviews.
- Build long-term supplier partnerships to improve quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
- Develop alternate suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks.
Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, contracts, delivery schedules, Incoterms, freight, taxes, and duties.
- Finalize purchase contracts while ensuring commercial compliance.
- Negotiate annual rate contracts and long-term supply agreements.
International Procurement
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers for imports and international sourcing.
- Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs, GST, duties, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Monitor shipment schedules and resolve supply disruptions.
Systems & Compliance
- Execute procurement transactions through SAP / Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and supplier records.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, NPD, Logistics, Finance, and Stores to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Support new product development initiatives by identifying and sourcing new materials and suppliers.
- Participate in cross-functional cost optimization and supply chain improvement projects.
Candidate Profile
Educational Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech with MBA (Preferred)
Experience
- Minimum 10–12 years in procurement within a manufacturing organization.
- Experience in commodity and specialty sourcing.
- Hands-on experience in procurement planning, vendor development, negotiations, and scheduling.
- Experience in independently managing procurement categories.
- Exposure to international procurement and supplier management.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates from manufacturing industries such as:
- PVC Pipes & Fittings
- Building Materials
- Plastics & Polymers
- Chemicals
- Engineering
- FMCG Manufacturing
- Automotive Components