Assistant Manager – Raw Material Procurement

Group Bayport; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Bayport in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, seeks an Assistant Manager – Raw Material Procurement to lead end-to-end sourcing of raw materials, fabrics, and related inputs for manufacturing operations. You will shape category strategies, drive supplier onboarding, and negotiate commercial terms to sustain production.

The role requires deep textile procurement expertise, strong vendor management, and the ability to optimize costs while ensuring timely material availability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in raw material procurement and sourcing, preferably in textiles.
• Strong knowledge of textile/fabric procurement processes and vendor development.
• Experience with cost optimization, negotiations, and procurement analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, fabrics, trims, and related production inputs.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing and value engineering.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support production timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and job work partners.
• Drive supplier negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, lead times, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and operations for material requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with warehouse teams for stock reconciliation.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and MIS reports; drive process improvements.

Skills

Textile procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Costing analytics

Negotiation

Supply chain coordination

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field

MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Designation: Assistant Manager – Raw Material Procurement

About the Role

The AM – Raw Material Procurement will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, fabrics, and allied production inputs for manufacturing operations. The role requires strong expertise in strategic sourcing, textile/fabric procurement, vendor development, costing, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity management.

The incumbent will play a critical role in optimizing procurement cost, improving vendor performance, ensuring timely material availability, and supporting production efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead procurement activities for raw materials, fabrics, trims, and related production inputs.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through alternate sourcing and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support production timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and job work partners.
• Build strong relationships with domestic and international vendors.
• Conduct vendor capability assessments, price benchmarking, and performance evaluations.
• Drive supplier negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, lead times, and quality standards.

3. Costing & Commercial Negotiation

• Manage costing analysis for raw materials and production services.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve optimum procurement value.
• Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and sourcing risks.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with budget and margin expectations.

4. Production & Job Work Coordination

• Coordinate closely with production, planning, and operations teams for material requirements.
• Manage job work procurement and subcontracting activities.
• Ensure timely dispatch and receipt of materials from job work vendors.
• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks impacting manufacturing operations.

5. Inventory & Supply Planning

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock availability.
• Minimize excess inventory and avoid stock‑outs through effective planning.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams for material reconciliation and control.

6. Compliance & Process Governance

• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and MIS reports.
• Drive process improvements and digitization initiatives within procurement operations.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of textile and fabric procurement processes.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of costing and procurement analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and high‑volume procurement operations.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in raw material procurement and sourcing.
• Proven experience in textile/fabric procurement preferred.
• Experience in handling vendor development and commercial negotiations.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing or textile industry is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations Management will be an added advantage.