Senior Procurement Manager- Logistics (Chennai)

Role Summary The Purchase Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, tooling, machine spares, packaging and indirect items required to keep HPDC, CNC and VMC operations running without interruption. The role owns vendor development, cost negotiation, on-time delivery, inventory health and statutory compliance for all purchases.

Key Responsibilities

A. Raw Material & Direct Procurement

Plan and procure aluminium alloys (ADC12, LM6, AlSi10Mg, A380), zinc alloys, ingots, and scrap as per production schedule.

Track LME aluminium prices and domestic ingot rates daily; lock rates at the right time to protect margins.

Issue and manage Purchase Orders (PO) for steel, copper, fasteners, inserts, and bought-out components.

Maintain minimum 7–15 days of safety stock for quick-moving raw materials.

B. Tooling, Spares & Consumables

Procure die-casting dies, inserts, ejector pins, plunger tips, sleeves, die lubricants, release agents, and graphite.

Source CNC/VMC tooling — inserts, end mills, drills, taps, collets, holders, coolant, cutting oil.

Manage spares for HPDC machines (TOYO, Buhler, Frech, IDRA, L&T;), CNC, VMC, melting furnaces, and trim presses.

C. Indirect & MRO Purchase

Packaging materials (cartons, wooden pallets, VCI, stretch film, separators).

Safety items (PPE, gloves, aprons, helmets), housekeeping, stationery, and office consumables.

Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic spares; factory maintenance items.

D. Vendor Development & Management

Identify and develop a minimum of 2–3 alternate suppliers for every critical item.

Conduct vendor audits, capacity assessments, and quality rating reviews.

Negotiate annual rate contracts (ARC) for recurring items to lock pricing.

Onboard MSME / GST-compliant vendors; maintain updated vendor master.

E. Cost & Negotiation

Drive 3–5% year-on-year cost reduction through negotiation, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.

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