Assistant Manager - Procurement (Nashik)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
- Researches, identifies, negotiates, and purchases raw materials and components for current products and services.
- Identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential suppliers of materials, chemicals, adhesives, facing, and packaging Seeking new suppliers when necessary.
- Preparing product and supplier comparisons; negotiating terms and conditions and awarding contracts for new products.
- Preparing purchasing agreements; working closely with suppliers, engineering, and operations to ensure that quality and price levels are met.
- Keeping abreast of changes in the market affecting both the supply of, and demand for, needed products and materials.
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and availability, Track material consumption, stock levels, and reorder cycles, Support demand forecasting using MRP/LTP systems.
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams, Resolve technical issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders, Support engineering changes and new part development.
- Logistics & Delivery Management
- Track supplier deliveries and follow up for adherence to schedules, Coordinate packaging and logistics to improve efficiency, Escalate supply risks proactively Preferred Industries Automotive Industry Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical General Experience 3-5 Years System Generated Core Skills Negotiation Packaging Supplier Selection Supplier Evaluation Contract Management SLA Agreement Quality Assurance (QA) Trend Analysis Market Analysis Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n5ycx