Job Description – Assistant Manager / Manager – Supply Chain (Foundry Casting & Supplier Management)

Job Title

Assistant Manager / Manager – Supply Chain (Foundry Casting & Supplier Management)

Experience

10–15 years

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Assistant Manager/Manager with expertise in foundry casting procurement and supplier management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, supplier development, procurement planning, cost optimization, quality coordination, and ensuring timely availability of foundry castings to support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of foundry investment castings (Grey Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel, and other casting components).
- Develop, evaluate, and manage foundry suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.




- Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Stores to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and process improvements.
- Resolve supplier quality issues in collaboration with Quality Assurance and supplier teams.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, technical specifications, and statutory requirements.
- Analyze demand forecasts and prepare procurement plans to optimize inventory and working capital.
- Conduct supplier audits, capacity assessments, and periodic performance reviews.
- Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, and MIS reports.
- Support current product development by coordinating sourcing and supplier readi

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