Role & responsibilities

Main Commodities: (Aluminium Die Casting, Forging, Machining, Steel, Iron castings, turned parts, Plastic etc)
- Lead end-to-end coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal departments for successful execution of new business and new project requirements.
- Act as the single point of contact for project-related material planning, procurement timeline, supplier readiness, and customer.
- Ensure timely RFQ management, commercial negotiations, supplier nomination especially with import suppliers, LOI issuance, and supplier onboarding to meet project timelines.
- Drive APQP-related procurement activities and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, SCM, Finance, and Project teams for seamless project launches.
- Monitor supplier capacity, tooling readiness, localization plans, and development milestones to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Conduct regular reviews with suppliers, and cross-functional teams to track project progress, identify risks, implement corrective actions and attend customer PMD reviews.




- Continuous improvement of Q/C/D parameters, identify project and improve at actions.
- Develop sourcing strategies, supplier diversification plans, and cost optimization initiatives aligned with business growth objectives.
- Prepare and present project procurement dashboards, MIS reports, supplier status reports, and management updates for leadership review.
- Support risk management initiatives related to supply chain continuity, supplier performance, commodity fluctuations, and project execution challenges.

Preferred candidate profile
- 14+ years of experience in Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Purchasing within Automotive, Auto Components, Engineering, or Manufacturing industries.
- Strong exposure to new project development, recent business, and customer-driven procurement activities.
- Proven experience in handling commodities such as Aluminium castings, Iron Castings, Steel Forgings, Tu

📌 Manager - Materials Management (Chengalpattu)
🏢 Rane Group
📍 Chengalpattu