Deputy Manager/Manager-Purchasing/Procurement

Key Responsibilities

- Exposure in Ferrous Casting and Gears components Purchase is prefered
- Expertise in Cost Management (Zero-based costing, Should costing across casting & forgings commodity)

Price Management:

- Create and maintain costing templates for different part families
- Manage and update Info Records in the ERP system
- Monitor commodity price movements periodically and finalize raw material pricing
- Ensure source fixation for all active parts
- Ensure timely release of Purchase Orders and Schedule Agreements

MIS & Reporting:

- Generate monthly MIS reports and SCM KPI reports
- Coordinate monthly provision allocation requests with Finance
- Collect, validate, and analyze SCM data for management reporting
- Prepare executive summaries on commodity price movements and business impact
- Track and report cost reduction initiatives and savings

Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Perform spend analysis across all commodities and identify trends
- Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting activities




- Validate procurement data for accurate financial planning and forecasting

Vendor Database Management:

- Create and maintain the certified active vendor database
- Handle vendor master creation and updates
- Maintain centralized records for commercial contracts related to direct materials

ECN (Engineering Change Note) Management:

- Act as SCM ECN Coordinator to ensure timely implementation of engineering changes
- Review and deploy ECN-related actions to buyers and stakeholders
- Communicate latest drawing revisions and updates to vendors
- Prepare periodic ECN activity and implementation reports

Quality Management System (QMS):

- Maintain statutory and compliance-related SCM documentation
- Coordinate QMS activities for the SCM department
- Ensure compliance with internal audits related to direct material price management
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and audit readiness

📌 Procurement or Purchase Manager/Senior Manager (Chennai)
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