Role & responsibilities

Looking for an experienced and result-oriented Purchase/Supply Chain Manager to manage procurement, supplier development, inventory control and stores operations in our IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facility.

The candidate should have strong experience in procurement of sheet metal raw materials, sheets, bought-out components, hardware, consumables and other production-related materials, along with sound knowledge of automotive supplier quality requirements and inventory management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Purchase & Procurement

- Plan and execute procurement activities based on production requirements, BOM and material planning.
- Manage procurement of CRCA, HR, GP, GI,HRPO sheets steel raw materials, bought-out components, fasteners, consumables and other production requirements.
- Identify, evaluate and develop current suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and timely delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Prepare and release purchase orders as per approved purchase requisitions and delegated authority.
- Monitor purchase costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials to meet production schedules.

2. Supplier Management & Development

- Develop and maintain an approved supplier base.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and coordinate supplier audits.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for supplier quality issues, rejections and corrective actions.
- Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable customer-specific requirements.

3. Stores & Inventory Management

- Manage incoming material receipt, GRN, identification, storage and material issuance.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper stock reconciliation.
- Implement FIFO and effective inventory control systems.
- Monitor minimum,



maximum and reorder stock levels.
- Ensure proper identification and traceability of raw materials through batch numbers, heat numbers and lot numbers.
- Ensure segregation and control of rejected and non-conforming materials.
- Monitor slow-moving, non-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Ensure proper storage, preservation, material handling and 5S practices.

4. Planning & Coordination

- Coordinate with PPC, Production and Quality departments to ensure material availability.
- Monitor supplier delivery schedules and expedite critical materials.
- Identify potential material shortages and take proactive corrective action.
- Ensure effective material flow from receipt to production and finished goods dispatch, wherever applicable.

5. IATF 16949 & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with applicable IATF 16949 requirements related to supplier management, procurement, identification, traceability and preservation.
- Maintain purchase orders, supplier evaluation records, GRNs, stock records and other relevant documentation.
- Support internal audits, external audits and customer audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and supplier corrective actions.

Desired Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal raw materials and automotive components.
- Good negotiation and vendor development skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management and material planning.
- Working knowledge of ERP / SAP / Tally or other inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and automotive supply chain practices.
- Strong analytical, communication and coordination skills.
- Leadership ability to manage Purchase and Stores teams.

Preferred candidate profile Experience: 812 Years (preferably in automotive manufacturing)

Qualification: Diploma / BE / B.Tech or equivalent.

Candidates with experience in automotive sheet metal fabrication, press shop operations, fabrication, welding assemblies and automotive component manufacturing will be preferred.

Apply: Interested candidates with relevant experience in automotive manufacturing and Purchase & Stores management may apply.

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