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 strong 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 quick-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

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