Job Description
– Deputy Manager – Purchase Company: Viva Composite Panel Pvt. Ltd. Designation: Deputy Manager – Purchase

Location:
Umbergaon, Gujarat (Factory) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Deputy Manager – Purchase to oversee end-to-end procurement activities at our Umbergaon manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Raw Material Procurement, OPEX & Indirect Purchase, Import Coordination, Freight Forwarder Management, Vendor Development, Commercial Negotiation, Cost Optimization and SAP Operations. The role requires an individual who can independently manage factory purchasing activities while ensuring cost efficiency, timely material availability and smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
1. Raw Material Procurement
- Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials required for manufacturing operations.
- Ensure timely material availability as per production requirements.
- Maintain optimum inventory levels through effective purchase planning. 2. OPEX & Indirect Purchase
- Handle operational expenditure (OPEX) and indirect purchasing activities.
- Manage procurement of factory consumables, maintenance materials, spare parts and other operational requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement within approved budgets. 3. Import Coordination
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers for imported materials.
- Monitor import orders, shipment schedules and documentation.
- Ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported materials. 4. Freight Forwarder Coordination
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA,



shipping lines and transporters.
- Monitor shipment movements and delivery timelines.
- Negotiate freight rates and identify opportunities for logistics cost reduction. 5. Vendor Development
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new domestic and international vendors.
- Develop alternate suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Monitor vendor performance based on quality, pricing and delivery commitments. 6. Vendor Negotiation
- Handle commercial negotiations related to pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Establish competitive purchasing agreements.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers. 7. Cost Optimization
- Identify and implement procurement cost-saving initiatives.
- Conduct price comparisons, market analysis and alternate sourcing.
- Improve procurement efficiency without compromising material quality. 8. MIS & Monthly Reporting
- Prepare and maintain monthly Purchase MIS reports.
- Monitor procurement costs, pending purchase orders, vendor performance and material delivery schedules.
- Present monthly purchase performance and cost-saving reports to management. 9. SAP Operations
- Handle purchase-related transactions through SAP.
- Manage Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO) and procurement records.




- Ensure accurate documentation and timely updates in SAP. Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong experience in factory purchase and procurement operations.
- Hands-on experience in Raw Material Procurement and OPEX / Indirect Purchase.
- Knowledge of import procedures and freight forwarder coordination.
- Strong vendor development and negotiation capabilities.
- Experience in cost reduction and strategic sourcing.
- Working knowledge of SAP MM / Purchase Module.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Purchase MIS reporting.
- Strong analytical, commercial negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage procurement activities at a manufacturing facility. Preferred Candidate Profile
- Relevant experience in Purchase / Procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Candidates from ACP, Building Materials, Aluminium, Metal Processing, Packaging or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.
- Experience handling both domestic and international procurement.
- Strong exposure to vendor management, commercial negotiation and cost optimization.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Stores, Finance and Logistics departments. Key Requirements (Mandatory)
- Factory Purchase / Procurement experience.
- Raw Material and Indirect Purchase handling.
- Import and Freight Forwarder Coordination.
- Vendor Development and Negotiation.
- Cost Optimization.
- SAP Operations.
- Purchase MIS and Monthly Reporting. Pay: ₹800,000.00
- ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Advantages:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund Work

Location:
In person

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