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Job Title:

Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Purchasing

Location:

Pune

Experience:

8-10 Years

Qualification:

- Electrical/Electronics Engineering (for Electrical/Electronic Purchasing) OR
- Chemical Engineering / Textile Engineering (for Foam, Chemical & Trim Commodities)

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical/Electronic Purchasing:

- Manage sourcing and procurement of electrical and electronic commodities.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships for strategic components.
- Handle commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.
- Work closely with Engineering, STA, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for new product development and localization activities.
- Drive supplier capacity assessment, risk mitigation, and supply continuity plans.
- Support sourcing strategy, RFQ management, and annual cost optimization targets.

OR Foam, Chemical & Trim Commodities Purchasing:

- Manage procurement activities for foam chemicals, seat trims, textiles, fabrics, leather, and related commodities.
- Execute supplier selection,



cost analysis, contract negotiations, and vendor development.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for material development and project sourcing.
- Lead cost-saving projects, localization initiatives, and supply chain optimization.
- Monitor market trends, raw material fluctuations, and supplier performance metrics.

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- Knowledge of automotive purchasing processes and supplier management.
- Exposure to localization, VA/VE, and cost reduction activities.
- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality systems.
- ERP/SAP experience preferred.
- Solid stakeholder management and communication skills.

Added Advantage:

- Prior experience in the Automotive Seating Industry.
- Experience with competitors or leading seating system manufacturers.
- Immediate to short notice joiners preferred.

Interested candidates share CV'S on [email protected]

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