Job Title: Material & Purchase Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Material & Purchase Manager to lead procurement, material planning, inventory management, vendor development, and supply chain operations. The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production, optimizing inventory levels, driving cost-effective procurement, developing supplier capabilities, and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards including IATF 16949 and ISO systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Supplier Management

- Manage procurement of direct and indirect materials.
- Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier performance.
- Lead commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor audits.
- Develop alternate sources and localization opportunities to ensure supply continuity.

2. Material Planning & Inventory Control

- Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production.
- Manage inventory levels, stock accuracy, FIFO compliance, and material traceability.
- Monitor imports, CKD materials, replenishment plans, and inventory optimization.
- Drive effective material flow across suppliers, stores, and production operations.

3. Supply Chain, SAP & Operational Excellence

- Monitor supply chain performance, material coverage, and logistics activities.
- Manage SAP MM transactions, inventory controls, and reporting systems.
- Prepare MIS reports, procurement analytics, inventory reports, and cost analyses.
- Lead departmental manpower planning, productivity improvement, and process efficiency initiatives.

4. Vendor Development, Compliance & Continuous Improvement





- Drive supplier development and localization programs.
- Support IATF 16949, ISO, customer, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits and monitor corrective actions.
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve material-related issues and improve supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 14+ years of experience in Materials, Purchase, Stores, Inventory, or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in Automotive Manufacturing, Auto Components, OEM, or Tier-1 Supplier environments preferred.
- Proven experience leading procurement and inventory management teams.

- Mandatory Technical Skills:
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory & Warehouse Management

- SAP MM
- Vendor Management & Development

- Mandatory Behavioral Skills:

- Leadership

- Negotiation

- Problem Solving

- Decision Making

- Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry Experience

- Automotive OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2 Manufacturing
- Auto Component Manufacturing
- Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Electronics, or CKD Operations
- Lean Manufacturing Workplace

Keywords for Job Portal Posting Material Manager, Purchase Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Inventory Control, SAP MM, Vendor Development, Localization, Automotive Supply Chain, Stores Management, IATF 16949, MRP, Warehouse Management, Vendor Audits, Cost Reduction, CKD Operations.

📌 Material & Purchase Manager (Anantapur)
🏢 Seoyon E HWA Automotive
📍 Anantapur