Job Title: Assistant Manager- Purchase

Location: Nagpur

Experience: 10-16 Years

Shift: General Shift

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement

Reporting To: Plant Head

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Purchase & Sourcing professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities, supplier management, inventory planning, and material availability for manufacturing operations. The incumbent will be responsible for sourcing materials from local and international suppliers, managing purchase orders, ensuring inventory optimization, coordinating logistics, and supporting uninterrupted production through effective procurement and supply chain practices.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

- Execute sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, components, consumables, and finished goods.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop recent suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Obtain quotations, perform commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Support sourcing initiatives, supplier onboarding, and contract management activities.

Purchase Operations

- Review purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders as per business requirements.
- Monitor and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely material deliveries.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for order fulfillment and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate supplier and material master data in ERP systems.

Inventory Management

- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability.
- Coordinate with Planning and Production teams to maintain uninterrupted material supply.
- Analyze inventory trends and implement actions to reduce stock-outs and excess inventory.




- Support inventory accuracy through periodic reviews and reconciliation.

Supplier Management

- Evaluate supplier performance based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters.
- Participate in supplier audits, performance reviews, and corrective action implementation.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency.

Logistics & Imports

- Coordinate import shipments, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and inland logistics activities.
- Track inbound shipments and ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Manage documentation related to imports, transportation, and statutory compliance.

Process & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, company procedures, and audit requirements.
- Support documentation for goods receipt, invoice processing, and vendor payments.
- Generate procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance metrics.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain functions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; other engineering disciplines may be considered).
- 5 -8 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and inventory management.
- Experience in handling imports, customs clearance, and logistics coordination.
- Hands-on experience with ERP-based purchasing systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
- Good analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.
- Understanding of supplier evaluation, vendor development, and procurement compliance processes.
- Knowledge of taxation, duties, and commercial documentation related to procurement.

📌 Assistant Manager-Purchase (Nagpur)
🏢 ESAB INDIA
📍 Nagpur