Assistant Manager - Purchase

Karamtara Engineering; Tarapur; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Karamtara Engineering in Boisar (Mumbai suburb) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Purchase to lead procurement of materials, drive cost savings, and maintain supplier relationships. The role requires coordinating with production, planning, and logistics to ensure timely material flow.

Candidates should have 7–10 years in procurement, hands-on SAP experience, and a degree in engineering or commerce; an MBA or related qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Commerce.
• MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Operations is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of consumables, packaging materials, engineering items, and services as per business requirements.
• Identify, develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Purchase Orders (POs), and contracts.
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid production or operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams for smooth material flow.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Ensure statutory, legal, and contractual compliance in procurement activities.
• Support digital procurement initiatives and ERP-based purchasing processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement

Sourcing strategies

Inventory management

Communication skills

MS Excel

SAP

Contract management

Problem solving

GST knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Commerce

MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Dear Candidate,

We are currently hiring for the position of Assistant Manager Purchase for our Boisar location.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Purchase (Opex/ Capex)
Department: Procurement
Experience: 7 to 10 Years

Location: Boisar – Mumbai

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager – Purchase is responsible for managing procurement activities, ensuring timely availability of materials, negotiating with suppliers, optimizing procurement costs, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of consumables, packaging materials, engineering items, and services as per business requirements.
• Identify, develop new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Prepare and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Purchase Orders (POs), and contracts.
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid production or operational disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Finance, and Logistics teams for smooth material flow.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Ensure statutory, legal, and contractual compliance in procurement activities.
• Support digital procurement initiatives and ERP-based purchasing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce,
• MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Operations is added advantage.

Experience

• 7–8 years of relevant experience in Procurement.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or industrial sectors is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP must.

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supply chain management.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of GST, procurement documentation, and contract management is an advantage.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor relationship management
• Contract negotiation