Assistant Manager - Purchase Department

Encube Ethicals; South Goa District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Encube Ethicals in Goa is seeking an experienced Purchase/Procurement leader to manage end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, and timely material arrivals for manufacturing operations. You will approve purchase orders, negotiate costs, implement cost-optimisation, mentor juniors, and ensure policy compliance while using SAP S/4 HANA to track deliveries and generate reports.

Strong collaboration with finance, operations and stores is essential to maintain material availability and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement.
• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4 HANA.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement from supplier search to on-time delivery.
• Review and approve purchase orders for accuracy.
• Negotiate prices and optimize costs with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audits.
• Collaborate with finance, operations and stores to ensure material availability.
• Produce procurement MIS and reports.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Maintain supplier relationships and vendor performance.
• Use SAP S/4 HANA for day-to-day procurement tasks.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

SAP S/4 HANA Knowledge

Analytical & Reporting Skills

Communication & Coordination

Team Management

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Look after all buying activities for the company from finding suppliers to placing orders to making sure goods arrive on time.
• Check and approve purchase orders raised by purchase department, making sure the details and pricing are correct.
• Build good relationships with suppliers bring in new vendors, review their performance regularly, and make sure the company is getting the best deal.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and work on ways to reduce costs.
• Make sure all purchases follow company rules, are properly documented, and are ready for audits.
• Work closely with other teams like finance, operations, and stores to make sure materials are available when needed.
• Use SAP Hana S/4 (ERP) for day-to-day procurement tasks raising purchase orders, tracking deliveries, managing vendor data, and generating reports.
• Prepare reports on purchase activities, track performance numbers, and share updates with senior management.
• Guide and support junior team members in their day-to-day work.
• Take on any other tasks given by the senior management as per the role.

Key Deliverables

• Timely procurement of materials and services
• Cost optimization through vendor negotiations
• Vendor management and performance evaluation
• Compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements
• Effective SAP S/4 HANA procurement operations
• Coordination with internal departments for smooth material availability
• Preparation of procurement MIS and reports

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Commerce or relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement
• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred
• Hands-on experience in SAP S/4 HANA

Key Competencies

• Vendor Management
• Negotiation Skills
• SAP S/4 HANA Knowledge
• Analytical & Reporting Skills
• Communication & Coordination
• Team Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making