ASSITANT MANAGER – SOURCING & PURCHASE

Job Purpose To manage procurement activities efficiently by sourcing quality materials, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining cost-effectiveness to support smooth business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/vendors for materials, equipment, and services.
- Obtain quotations, compare offers, and prepare comparative statements for decision-making.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to ensure cost savings.
- Develop alternate vendor sources to ensure business continuity.

2. Purchase Order & Documentation

- Prepare and release purchase orders as per approved requisitions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchase records, contracts, and supplier databases.

3. Vendor Management

- Build and maintain solid relationships with vendors.
- Monitor vendor performance in terms of quality, delivery timelines, and service.
- Conduct periodic vendor audits and evaluations.

4.Cost & Inventory Control

- Support cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality.
- Coordinate with stores/inventory team to avoid stock-outs and overstocking.




- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for savings.

5.Cross-functional Coordination

- Work closely with production, planning, quality, and finance departments.
- Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, and payments in coordination with accounts.

6.Reporting & Compliance

- Generate regular MIS reports on purchase activities, cost savings, and vendor performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements and procurement policies.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures, taxation, and statutory compliances (GST, import/export if applicable).
- Good communication and vendor relationship management.
- Proficiency in MS Office, AI ,POWER BI and ERP systems (D365/SAP / Oracle / Tally, etc.).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Ability to travel frequently to suppliers across the globe (50% travel & 50% working at office)

Qualifications & Experience

- Graduate : BE Mechanical & Supply Chain or Material Management
- 10–13 years of experience in procurement / purchase in a manufacturing or trading environment.

📌 ASSISTANT MANAGER - PURCHASE & SOURCING (Chennai)
🏢 Dellner Bubenzer
📍 Chennai