Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Purchase & Stores

Suprajit Engineering; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Suprajit Engineering Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Purchase & Stores to head both Purchase and Stores at our Bengaluru plant. You will drive end-to-end procurement, ensure uninterrupted supply, optimize inventory and lead a high-performing team.

You will own supplier development, negotiations, PPAP coordination and compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO, GST, and tax norms. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential for MIS and cost control.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 8-12 years of experience in purchase, stores / materials management and supply chain, preferably in the automotive / auto-component industry.
• At least 3-4 years in a supervisory / team-handling role.
• Strong in commercial negotiation, cost analysis, should-costing and contract management.
• Hands-on experience in supplier development and performance management.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, material specifications and PPAP.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, MRP, cycle counting, stores and warehouse practices.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO, GST, import / export procedures and Incoterms.
• Working knowledge of ERP (SAP MM or equivalent) and proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop the purchase and stores strategy, annual purchase plan and inventory targets aligned with production plans, MRP and customer schedules.
• Own procurement of raw materials, bought-out components, tooling, capital items, consumables and services, from RFQ and PO release to delivery and payment closure.
• Lead quotation evaluation, should-costing and negotiation, and drive cost reduction through VA/VE, localisation and vendor consolidation to achieve savings and PPV targets.
• Source, develop and rationalise suppliers, including alternate and dual sources, and manage supplier QCDS performance, ratings, 8D closure and audits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Tool Room for new part development, PPAP and sample approvals.
• Lead stores operations: material receipt, GRN, binning, issue to production, FIFO/FEFO, traceability and segregation of accepted, rejected and hold material.
• Control inventory through min-max planning, ABC/FSN analysis, cycle counts and physical stock verification; reduce excess, obsolete and non-moving stock.
• Ensure safe, well-organised storage with 5S, housekeeping and EHS compliance, and manage scrap and surplus disposal as per policy.
• Ensure IATF 16949 / ISO and statutory compliance (GST, e-way bill, import / customs, MSME payment norms) and close audit observations.
• Coordinate with PPC, Production, Finance and Logistics for line supply, shortages, payments and supplier reconciliation.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and present MIS on PPV, savings, supplier OTD, rejection PPM, inventory days, stock accuracy and spend analysis.
• Lead and develop the purchase engineers and executives and the stores team

Skills

Procurement

Stores management

Supplier development

Negotiation

Inventory management

MRP

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

VA/VE

IATF 16949

SAP MM

Supply chain

Auto components

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description:

Suprajit Engineering Limited is looking for an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Purchase & Stores to head both the Purchase and Stores functions at one of our Plant in Bengaluru. You will be accountable for end-to-end procurement and for the receipt, storage, issue and control of all materials, ensuring uninterrupted supply, competitive cost, supplier performance, optimum inventory and compliance, while building a strong Purchase and Stores team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the purchase and stores strategy, annual purchase plan and inventory targets aligned with production plans, MRP and customer schedules
• Own procurement of raw materials, bought-out components, tooling, capital items, consumables and services, from RFQ and PO release to delivery and payment closure
• Lead quotation evaluation, should-costing and negotiation, and drive cost reduction through VA/VE, localisation and vendor consolidation to achieve savings and PPV targets
• Source, develop and rationalise suppliers, including alternate and dual sources, and manage supplier QCDS performance, ratings, 8D closure and audits
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Tool Room for new part development, PPAP and sample approvals
• Lead stores operations: material receipt, GRN, binning, issue to production, FIFO/FEFO, traceability and segregation of accepted, rejected and hold material
• Control inventory through min-max planning, ABC/FSN analysis, cycle counts and physical stock verification; reduce excess, obsolete and non-moving stock
• Ensure safe, well-organised storage with 5S, housekeeping and EHS compliance, and manage scrap and surplus disposal as per policy
• Ensure IATF 16949 / ISO and statutory compliance (GST, e-way bill, import / customs, MSME payment norms) and close audit observations
• Coordinate with PPC, Production, Finance and Logistics for line supply, shortages, payments and supplier reconciliation
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and present MIS on PPV, savings, supplier OTD, rejection PPM, inventory days, stock accuracy and spend analysis
• Lead and develop the purchase engineers and executives and the stores team

Desired Candidate Profile:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 8-12 years of experience in purchase, stores / materials management and supply chain, preferably in the automotive / auto-component industry
• At least 3-4 years in a supervisory / team-handling role
• Strong in commercial negotiation, cost analysis, should-costing and contract management
• Hands-on experience in supplier development and performance management
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, material specifications and PPAP
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, MRP, cycle counting, stores and warehouse practices
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO, GST, import / export procedures and Incoterms
• Working knowledge of ERP (SAP MM or equivalent) and proficiency in MS Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and team management skills

Key Skills

Purchase, Stores, Procurement, Supplier Development, Negotiation, Inventory Management, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction, VA/VE, IATF 16949, SAP MM, Supply Chain, Auto Components