Assistant manager

Freudenberg Medical; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a procurement and supply chain professional to manage PO processes, partner with vendors, and drive cost efficiency in our Chennai-based operations.

The role focuses on inventory control, strategic development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely procurement and data integrity across systems.

Candidates should have a relevant degree, industry experience, and English language skills; certifications and advanced degrees are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Specified years of industry-relevant professional experience.
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training.
• Professional-level English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors.
• Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines replenishment schedules.
• Develops and supports the development of strategies.
• Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers.
• Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents.
• Maintains data integrity in all systems.
• Updates and maintains purchase order information.
• Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions.
• Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering.
• Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements.
• Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up.
• Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up.
• Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors
• Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities
• Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines appropriate replenishment schedules
• Develops and support the development of strategies
• Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers
• Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents
• Maintains the integrity data in all systems
• Updates and maintains purchase order information.
• Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions
• Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering
• Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements
• Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up
• Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up
• Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
• Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explore new ways and pursues new opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg-NOK Pvt. Ltd.