SNPJ is a Tier-1 OEM supplier of precision components to the 2W/3W automotive industry. We are hiring an Assistant Manager Purchase to own sourcing, vendor performance, and cost for our production materials, so that supply keeps pace with our capacity expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own procurement of direct production materials, packing material, and bought-out items
- Manage tooling, consumables, and spares purchase in coordination with Production, Tool Room, and Maintenance
- Float RFQs, compare quotations on landed cost (not unit price alone), negotiate pricing and payment terms, and close POs on time
- Develop and qualify new suppliers; maintain an approved vendor list with a minimum of two sources for critical materials
- Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and price; drive corrective action for repeat delivery or quality failures
- Work with PPC to convert MRP-generated requirements into purchase requisitions and POs in SAP, and track open orders to prevent line stoppages
- Manage the full purchase cycle in SAP MM: vendor master, info records, source lists, PR to PO release, goods receipt, and invoice verification coordination with Stores and Accounts
- Work with Quality on supplier audits, incoming rejection analysis, and material test certificate compliance
- Track raw material price movements and manage price-variation clauses and cost-reduction targets
- Support new product development by sourcing materials and tooling for trials, samples, and PPAP
- Handle import sourcing and basic customs/logistics coordination where required




- Prepare monthly MIS from SAP and Excel covering spend, savings, OTIF, supplier ratings, and open PO status
- Guide and review the work of Purchase Executives and ensure documentation meets IATF 16949 requirements

Required Skills:

- Direct material procurement in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive component manufacturing
- Hands-on SAP MM experience (PR, PO, source determination, vendor master, GRN, and purchase reports)
- Commercial negotiation, quotation analysis, and total landed cost evaluation
- Supplier development and supplier performance management
- Understanding of IATF 16949 supplier management, PPAP material requirements, and material test certificates
- Solid Excel skills for spend analysis, price benchmarking, and MIS
- Knowledge of GST, payment terms, and vendor reconciliation basics
- Ability to read engineering drawings and material specifications

Preferred:

- Experience in sheet metal stamping or precision component manufacturing
- Import purchase exposure (LC, incoterms, customs clearance)
- SAP MM and PP integration exposure (MRP run to PR conversion)

Education: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Industrial); MBA in Materials or Supply Chain preferred
Experience: 610 years in purchase/procurement, preferably in automotive component manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a team-lead or senior role

Other Requirements:

- Comfortable working with firm delivery schedules and handling supplier escalations directly
- Data-driven approach to negotiation and vendor decisions, with strong documentation discipline

📌 Assistant Purchase Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Sankar NP Japan Private
📍 Chennai