Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager – Purchase

Industry: Automotive / Aluminium Die Casting & Machining

Experience: 10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech

Role Overview

Responsible for direct & indirect procurement across plants, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, timely delivery, and vendor quality compliance. The role demands close coordination with production, quality, and stores to achieve business goals in cost, quality, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of direct (raw materials, fixtures, consumables) & indirect (maintenance, utilities, lubricants, chemicals) items.
• Develop vendors, negotiate contracts, drive cost reduction & VAVE initiatives.
• Support Capex purchases – machines, fixtures, foundry consumables, utilities.
• Coordinate logistics (domestic & international) for inbound & outbound movements.
• Monitor inventory levels, purchase MIS, and ensure lean practices (JIT, DOL, Green Channel).
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO, IATF 16949 & customer audits.
• Lead & mentor purchase executives; collaborate with production, quality, R&D & finance teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in procurement & supply chain.
• Knowledge of aluminium casting, machining, CNC/VMC/HMC tooling & consumables.
• Vendor development, negotiation & cost optimization.
• Hands-on with direct & indirect sourcing.
• Effective leadership & cross-functional collaboration.