Assistant Manager-Purchase

Saint Gobain; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage external suppliers for raw materials, packing, and engineering items. You will coordinate with the global supply chain on imported items, negotiate terms, and align supplier performance with internal customer expectations.

The role requires a BE/Science or commerce degree with 10 years in procurement, plus experience in ERP and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level graduate with 10 years in procurement, preferably in construction chemicals, chemicals, or paints.
• Additional qualification in Materials Management is desirable.
• Experience at Asst Manager level (3–4 years) is preferred.
• Import procedures and documentation know-how is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage external suppliers for Raw Materials, Packing, and Engineering items to secure competitive prices.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain for imported items—pricing, orders, and delivery times.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to meet internal customer expectations and vendor development goals.
• Identify new suppliers and negotiate terms and supply agreements.
• Coordinate and manage estimated average cost calculations and monthly STD cost uploads in the ERP (Dax) system.
• Monitor inventory levels to align with management objectives and stock policies.
• Support new product and packing development by identifying vendors and negotiating rates.
• Assist project teams in procurement of Engineering items and services, including source selection and contract finalisation.
• Uphold sound business ethics and purchasing policies to maintain integrity in supplier relations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

ERP experience

Purchase order management

Communication skills

Education

BE/Science or commerce

Materials Management qualification

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Managing and controlling all the companys external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of Raw Materials, Packing material, factored Goods and Engineering Items and ensure these are bought at the most Competitive prices .

• Interact and coordinate with Global supply chain for GSC controlled Imported items for prices, placement of order and agree delivery time.

• Manage relationships and ways of working with key suppliers to align understanding & commitment with internal customer expectations and visit Key Suppliers to support companys vendor development programmes

• Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate
• Coordinating and Managing Estimated Average cost calculation and timely upload of STD cost in the Dax system each month .
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels consistent with inventory management objectives where needed/applicable
• Support new product and packing material development in Identifying vendors, supplying samples, negotiating prices and finalisation of rate contract

• Support project team in procurement of Engineering Items and services viz -source selection, negotiation and finalisation of contract

• Demonstrates & performs in accordance with sound business ethics, purchasing standards, policies & procedures to give Fosroc India the highest possible perceived integrity in all supplier relationships

Preferred candidate profile

• BE /Science or commerce Graduate with 10 years of experience preferably construction chemical industry , chemical process industry or paints
• Additional qualification in Materials Management
• At least 3 -4 years of experience at Asst Manager level.
• Import Procedure & documentation
• Should have worked in ERP Environment and have hands on experience in Purchase order module and report generation
• Excellent organizational & negotiation skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and plan for future contingencies
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required
• Willing to Travel