Assistant Manager - Procurement

Luker Electric Technologies; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Luker Electric Technologies in Kochi is seeking an Assistant Manager Procurement to oversee end-to-end purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost negotiations. The role requires hands-on SAP B1 experience and a hybrid work arrangement with occasional travel.

Responsibilities include vendor management, PO processing, cost control, inventory coordination, and rigorous documentation to ensure compliance and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP B1 or major ERP systems with strong MS Excel/data analytics skills.
• Hybrid work setup, with willingness to travel for site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management: identify, onboard, and sustain reliable suppliers; build strategic partnerships for continuity of supply.
• PO processing: manage requisition-to-PO workflow with timely approvals, placements, and tracking.
• Cost control & negotiation: drive cost-reduction initiatives, negotiate pricing and terms without compromising quality.
• Inventory & demand coordination: align purchasing with inventory needs and demand forecasts with cross-team collaboration.
• Documentation & compliance: maintain procurement records, audit trails, and compliance with governance and regulations.
• Supplier performance monitoring: conduct vendor evaluations using KPIs and address gaps.

Skills

Vendor management

PO processing

Cost negotiation

Inventory coordination

Documentation & compliance

Supplier performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/BA/Engineering

Tools

SAP B1

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Assistant Manager Procurement to join our team in Kochi. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, lead cost negotiation strategies, and maintain seamless inventory coordination. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on expertise in SAP B1, strong compliance discipline, and the flexibility to operate in a hybrid work environment with occasional travel.

Role & responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors; cultivate strategic partnerships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Purchase Order (PO) Processing: Manage the complete requisition-to-PO workflow, ensuring timely approval, placement, and tracking of goods/services.
• Cost Control & Negotiation: Drive cost-reduction initiatives, negotiate favorable pricing, commercial terms, and SLA agreements without compromising quality.
• Inventory & Demand Coordination: Collaborate closely with supply chain, operations, and warehouse teams to align purchasing schedules with inventory requirements and demand forecasts.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain comprehensive procurement records, audit trails, and ensure strict adherence to internal governance, tax laws, and industry regulations.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Conduct periodic vendor evaluations using KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, cost competitiveness) and address performance gaps.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP B1or major ERP systems, alongside strong MS Excel/data analytical skills.
• Flexibility: Comfortable working in a Hybrid setup and willing to travel for site visits as needed.