Job Title

Purchase & Supply Chain Manager

Location

Bangalore, India

Department

Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement

Reports To

Managing Director

Job Summary The Purchase & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for electromechanical manufacturing, including raw materials, bought-out components, sub-contracting, inventory planning, vendor development, and logistics. The role ensures cost-effective sourcing, uninterrupted material availability, supplier quality compliance, and on-time delivery to support production of hermetically sealed relays, switches, relay sockets, pilot control grips, and allied products.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

- Plan and execute procurement of raw materials, electronic and electromechanical components, metals, glass-to-metal seals, plastics, springs, coils, terminals, packaging materials, etc.
- Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers for cost, quality, delivery, and payment terms.
- Develop and manage approved vendor lists in line with quality and compliance requirements.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and long-term contracts.
- Ensure compliance with purchase policies, budgets, and audit requirements.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

- Ensure uninterrupted material supply to meet production plans and customer delivery schedules.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG) to balance service levels and working capital.
- Implement MRP / ERP-based planning and forecasting.
- Track and control lead times, safety stock, and reorder levels.
- Coordinate with production planning for demand fluctuations.

Vendor Development & Quality Coordination

- Identify, evaluate, and develop critical suppliers for precision and hermetic components.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance on supplier audits, PPAPs, corrective actions, and rejection control.
- Ensure suppliers comply with ISO, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements.




- Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost).

Logistics & Compliance

- Manage inbound logistics, freight forwarding, and customs clearance (if applicable).
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, GST, documentation, and statutory norms.
- Optimize logistics costs and improve transit efficiency.

Cross-functional Coordination

- Work closely with Production, Design, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams.
- Support recent product development (NPD) by sourcing recent materials and suppliers.
- Provide inputs for make-or-buy decisions.

Reporting & MIS

- Track and report purchase costs, inventory turns, supplier performance, and supply risks.
- Prepare monthly MIS and management reports.
- Highlight risks and propose mitigation plans for supply disruptions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial)
- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management preferred

Experience

- 15–20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in electromechanical / electronics / precision manufacturing is highly desirable
- Experience handling critical components and long lead-time items

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Knowledge of electromechanical components and manufacturing processes
- Expertise in ERP / MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar)
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Inventory planning and control
- Supplier quality coordination
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Preferred Industry Exposure

- Relays, switches, connectors, sensors, or precision electromechanical products
- Aerospace, defense, automotive electronics, industrial automation (preferred but not mandatory)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Material availability and line stoppage reduction
- Cost savings and purchase price variance
- Inventory turnover and working capital control
- Supplier OTD and quality performance
- Compliance and audit performance

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