Assistant Manager

Duroflex Limited; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking an experienced Procurement professional.

The role focuses on driving sourcing, cost optimization, supplier development, and end-to-end procurement management to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of procurement experience, a BE in Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on SAP and Excel skills. You will lead a team, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to continuous process improvements in

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Development.
• BE – Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong supplier development, vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on SAP experience and advanced Excel/data tools for procurement analysis.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities and drive cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier base optimization, quality improvement, and timely delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including supplier selection, price negotiation, PO execution and delivery follow-up.
• Determine optimal order quantities and delivery schedules based on business needs and inventory levels.
• Track, analyse, and report procurement expenditure, savings, and supplier performance.
• Develop negotiation strategies and ensure procurement terms are optimal.
• Monitor market conditions and trends to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Prepare regular procurement reports, spend analysis and savings metrics.
• Forecast market trends and adjust supplier/buyer dynamics accordingly.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure material availability and inventory optimization.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Cost Optimization

Data Analysis

Education

BE – Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

PDN - Factory, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India ..+ 1

6 - 8 Years

DPL/Regular

Job Description

Role Specification

Role Purpose

To manage and drive sourcing and procurement activities with a focus on cost optimization, supplier development, quality, timely delivery, and effective vendor management.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies aligned with business requirements.

Drive cost reduction, supplier base optimization, quality improvement, and timely delivery.

Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage reliable suppliers and vendors.

Manage the complete procurement cycle, including supplier selection, price negotiation, purchase order execution, and delivery follow-up.

Determine optimal order quantities and delivery schedules based on business requirements and inventory levels.

Track, analyse, and report procurement expenditure, savings, and supplier performance.

Develop effective negotiation strategies and ensure procurement is completed at optimal commercial terms.

Monitor market conditions, commodity prices, and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.

Conduct cost analysis, scenario analysis, benchmarking, and price comparisons.

Prepare regular procurement reports, spend analysis, savings reports, and key performance metrics.

Forecast market and price trends and proactively identify changes in supplier and buyer dynamics.

Partner with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

Ensure effective inventory management and stock optimization.

Drive procurement digitalization, process improvements, and supplier compliance.

Lead and motivate the team to achieve key metrics such as On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery, year-on-year cost savings, inventory optimization, and supplier compliance.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes through regular audits and corrective actions.

Ensure completeness, accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance of procurement-related documentation and transactions.

Use SAP, Excel, and data management/reporting tools for procurement analysis and decision-making.

Industry / Functional Exposure

Strong industry knowledge in Furniture Manufacturing, Seating, Home Textiles, or White Goods/Appliances.

Hands-on experience in SAP is preferred.

Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, data management, reporting, and analytical tools.

Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor development.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage the complete procurement and sourcing lifecycle.

Strong supplier selection, development, and relationship management skills.

Excellent commercial and analytical skills.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to lead and motivate teams towards business and procurement objectives.

Strong understanding of cost optimization, inventory management, and supplier performance management.

Location

Hosur

Experience

7–10 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Vendor Development.

Education

BE – Mechanical Engineering

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

06-10-2026

Job ID

20230145

Department

Ops-Supply chain management

Location

Location PDN - Factory, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India ..+ 1