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
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.
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.
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
Solid 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 workplace.

📌 Assistant Manager Purchase & Sourcing Chennai
🏢 Dellner Bubenzer
📍 Chennai