Procurement Manager

Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Company: IRISS, Inc. Department: Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain Website: IRISS | YouTube: IRSS

About the Role
IRISS is seeking an experienced, results-driven Procurement Manager to lead procurement and supply chain planning for our manufacturing operations in Chennai, India. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier development, production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and inventory management. The Procurement Manager will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring material availability, controlling costs, and maintaining reliable production and customer delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing procurement, supplier negotiations, production planning, and supply chain optimization. This individual will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and global IRISS teams to establish efficient procurement processes, develop supplier relationships, and support continued operational growth.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated parts, purchased components, equipment, and manufacturing services.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified local and international suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, competitive bidding, and purchasing agreements.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, quality, capacity, and overall commercial competitiveness.
• Develop local sourcing strategies to reduce costs, lead times, and supply chain risks.
• Support manufacturing expansion, new product introductions, and equipment procurement. Supplier Management and Cost Optimization
• Establish supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Develop supplier scorecards and implement corrective action plans.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through negotiations, value engineering, and supplier development.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while developing alternate sources for critical materials.
• Track procurement savings, cost improvements, and supplier performance metrics. Production Planning and Scheduling
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly manufacturing production schedules.




• Coordinate production planning based on customer demand, available materials, equipment capacity, and staffing.
• Monitor production schedules, work orders, and manufacturing priorities.
• Identify production bottlenecks and develop recovery plans to minimize delays.
• Collaborate with Production and Sales to support achievable customer delivery commitments. Material Requirements and Inventory Management
• Manage material requirements planning (MRP) to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels, material shortages, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries.
• Establish appropriate safety stock levels, reorder points, and purchasing parameters.
• Reduce excess inventory, obsolete materials, and unnecessary purchasing costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Stores, and Finance to resolve material and purchasing discrepancies. Capacity Planning and Supply Chain Coordination
• Develop short-term and long-term manufacturing capacity plans.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, supplier capacity, and material availability against production demand.
• Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Coordinate purchasing, production, and inventory planning to support manufacturing efficiency. Procurement Systems and Process Improvement
• Establish standardized purchasing procedures, approval processes, and procurement controls.
• Maintain accurate supplier information, purchasing records, and ERP system data.
• Improve procurement workflows, reporting, and purchasing efficiency.
• Support ERP implementation, system improvements, and employee training.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical sourcing practices, and applicable commercial requirements. Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead, develop, and support assigned buyers and production planners.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, and training requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality,



Finance, and global IRISS teams.
• Provide procurement, inventory, and supply chain performance updates to plant leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing procurement and supply chain planning.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading procurement, supply chain activities, or a team.
• Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and managing procurement and planning systems in India.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchasing, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with material requirements planning (MRP), production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and procurement reporting.
• Knowledge of Indian purchasing practices, import coordination, and commercial documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as required. Preferred Qualifications
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience procuring fabricated parts, electrical products, polymers, or industrial components.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing facilities or manufacturing expansion projects.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP.
• CIPS or CPSM professional certification.
• Knowledge of supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience supporting SIOP and manufacturing capacity planning.
• Tamil language proficiency. Why Join IRISS? IRISS is a global manufacturer of innovative electrical safety, reliability, and asset monitoring solutions. As we continue developing our manufacturing operations in Chennai, this position offers the chance to establish procurement and supply chain processes, develop strategic supplier relationships, and contribute directly to the growth and success of our India operations. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate solid leadership, accountability, analytical thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence. Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

📌 Procurement Manager (Chennai)
🏢 IRISS
📍 Chennai