SGI Automotive Pvt Ltd

Manager Purchase

DepartmentPurchase / ProcurementLocationAmbattur, Chennai, Tamil NaduReports ToPresidentDirect ReportsExecutive PurchaseKey InterfacesProduction Planning, Stores, SQA, QAD, HRD, and all HODsEmployment TypeFull-timeJob Summary The Manager Purchase leads the purchasing function for the plant, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and quality-compliant supply of raw materials, bought-out components, and indirect materials. The role owns supplier development, purchase order governance, delivery performance monitoring, and purchasing-related quality management system (QMS) activities, working closely with Production Planning, Stores, SQA, and QAD to support uninterrupted production and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Define competency requirements for purchase department personnel, in coordination with HRD.

Identify and develop low-cost component suppliers; prepare and submit monthly budget and MRM (Management Review Meeting) reports as required.

Review purchase orders prior to approval by the Plant Head / Director.

Develop the requirement plan for raw materials and bought-out components in coordination with Production Planning.

Develop the requirement plan for indirect materials in coordination with Stores.

Monitor supplier delivery performance and drive corrective action with underperforming vendors, in coordination with Stores.

Coordinate the disposal of non-conforming parts with Stores and SQA.

Control inbound and outbound freight, and provide related data for the Monthly MRM.

Analyze customer complaints related to purchasing activities and initiate corrective and preventive actions,



in coordination with SQA.

Implement corrective actions arising from quality or process non-conformances, in coordination with QAD.

Implement preventive actions to avoid recurrence of purchasing-related issues, in coordination with QAD.

Drive continual improvement initiatives within the purchase function, in coordination with all HODs.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA in Materials/Supply Chain Management preferred).

1012 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, with at least 34 years in a managerial role, preferably in an automotive component or manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of QMS standards (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001) and purchasing-related clauses.

Experience with supplier development, cost negotiation, and vendor performance management.

Knowledge

SIAM/MMR (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers Monthly Metal Reckoner) awareness for raw material price indexing and cost negotiation.

SAP B1 (Business One) proficiency in purchasing, inventory, and MRP modules.

Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Analytical ability for budgeting, cost analysis, and MRM reporting.

Cross-functional coordination with Production Planning, Stores, SQA, and QAD.

Sound understanding of corrective/preventive action (CAPA) and continual improvement methodologies.

Proficiency in ERP/purchasing systems and MS Office (especially Excel).

Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Indicative Compensation

CTC - 7,00,0000 to 9,00,000 ( With PF and Gratuity advantages consideration)

📌 Purchase Manager Automotive Auto Components (Ambattur)
🏢 Sgi Automotive
📍 Ambattur