Job Title: Manager – Purchase (EMS Industry)
Location: Mysuru
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Role Summary
We are seeking a hands-on and result-driven Purchase Manager with strong experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, material planning, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production and cost optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management
- Manage complete procurement lifecycle: PR â RFQ â PO â GRN â Invoice â Payment.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Monitor and control procurement spend and payment cycles.
2.
Material
Planning & MRP
- Drive material planning based on MRP outputs and production schedules.
- Analyse and act on MRP exception messages (shortages, excess, reschedules).
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid line stoppages.
3.
Purchase
Planning & Governance
- Develop and govern purchase plans aligned with production and business forecasts.
- Track procurement KPIs like OTD (On-Time Delivery), lead time, and cost savings.
- Ensure adherence to approved BOM and procurement budgets.
4.
Supplier
Management
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global and local suppliers.
- Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Lead price negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
- Ensure strong vendor relationships and risk diversification.
5.
Inventory
Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance working capital and production needs.
- Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
- Improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
6.
Category
Procurement (Hands-on)
- Manage procurement of
- Electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, passives)
- Cables and connectors
- Electrical & Electromechanical parts
- Mechanical components
- Handle both import and domestic sourcing, including logistics coordination.
7. Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of 3–4 procurement associates.
- Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and drive capability development.
- Ensure high team productivity and accountability.
8.
Process
Improvement & Automation
- Drive automation initiatives in procurement (ERP, P2P tools, dashboards).
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Implement best practices for procurement efficiency and transparency.
9. Risk Management
- Identify supply chain risks (single sourcing, long lead items, geopolitical risks).
- Develop mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, buffer stock, and supplier diversification.
- Ensure continuity of supply in volatile market conditions.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Robust knowledge of the EMS supply chain and electronic components sourcing
- Expertise in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability
- Understanding of global sourcing and import regulations
- Leadership and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical) or Supply Chain
- 12–16years of experience in procurement within EMS/electronics manufacturing
- Proven experience in handling end-to-end procurement and supplier management
- Experience in managing teams and driving procurement KPIs
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero/Minimal production line stoppages due to material shortages
- Inventory turnover ratio improvement
- Cost savings / PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
- Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
Interested candidates may reach out to
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📌 Manager - Purchase (Mysuru)
🏢 Cyient DLM
📍 Mysuru