About the RoleThe AM Raw Material Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, fabrics, and allied production inputs for manufacturing operations. The role requires robust expertise in strategic sourcing, textile/fabric procurement, vendor development, costing, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity management.The incumbent will play a critical role in optimizing procurement cost, improving vendor performance, ensuring timely material availability, and supporting production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

- Lead procurement activities for raw materials, fabrics, trims, and related production inputs.
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing and value engineering initiatives.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support production timelines.

2. Vendor Development & Management

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and job work partners.
- Build strong relationships with domestic and international vendors.
- Conduct vendor capability assessments, price benchmarking, and performance evaluations.
- Drive supplier negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, lead times, and quality standards.

3. Costing & Commercial Negotiation

- Manage costing analysis for raw materials and production services.
- Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimum procurement value.
- Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and sourcing risks.
- Ensure procurement activities are aligned with budget and margin expectations.

4. Production & Job Work Coordination

- Coordinate closely with production, planning,



and operations teams for material requirements.
- Manage job work procurement and subcontracting activities.
- Ensure timely dispatch and receipt of materials from job work vendors.
- Resolve supply chain bottlenecks impacting manufacturing operations.

5. Inventory & Supply Planning

- Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock availability.
- Minimize excess inventory and avoid stock-outs through effective planning.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production teams for material reconciliation and control.

6. Compliance & Process Governance

- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and audit requirements.
- Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and MIS reports.
- Drive process improvements and digitization initiatives within procurement operations.

Desired Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of textile and fabric procurement processes.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of costing and procurement analytics.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and high-volume procurement operations.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office.

Experience

- 10+ years of experience in raw material procurement and sourcing.
- Proven experience in textile/fabric procurement preferred.
- Experience in handling vendor development and commercial negotiations.
- Prior exposure to manufacturing or textile industry is preferred.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations Management will be an added advantage.

📌 Assistant Manager -Raw Material Procurement (Fabircs/PVC Purchase - (Gujarat)
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