Manage end-to-end procurement of direct/production materials as per production plan, ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) supply to the shop floor.
Translate MRP/production schedules into purchase orders; track open PO status and expedite critical items to avoid line stoppages.
Identify, evaluate, and develop current suppliers for Electrical parts, Foam, Hardware, Casting, Press parts in coordination with quality and engineering teams.
Release and manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and blanket/Kanban call-offs in the ERP system (SAP/Oracle or equivalent).
Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality (PPM/rejections), and capacity; drive corrective action through PPAP/8D processes for non-conformances.
Conduct supplier capacity analysis and OEE-adjusted assessments to validate ramp-up feasibility for recent programs or volume increases.
Coordinate current part development and localization with suppliers, ensuring APQP/PPAP timelines are met for new model launches.
Track and control inventory levels of direct materials,



minimizing working capital while avoiding stock-outs.
Maintain and update the vendor master, rate contracts, and price history; ensure compliance with company purchase policy and IATF 16949 documentation requirements.
Prepare MIS reports on cost savings, supplier performance, delivery adherence, and inventory days for management review.
Build strong cross-functional coordination with Production Planning, Quality, Stores, Finance, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).
Coordinate GRN with stores
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors
Coordinate rejection/rework feedback loops with vendors
Track tooling/mold amortisation schedules where applicable
Support new vendor development in this category (Chakan/Talegaon corridor mapping)
Track import duty/FTA benefit claims on relevant shipments
Coordinate inbound logistics shipment tracking, delay escalation

📌 Purchase Executive Talegaon Dabhade
🏢 Komos Automotive India
📍 Talegaon Dabhade