Assistant Purchase Manager

Rockwool A/S; Dahej; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Group in Dahej, Gujarat, is seeking an Assistant Purchase Manager to oversee direct material procurement, negotiate supplier terms, and align purchases with production schedules. The role requires managing inventory, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely material availability for manufacturing.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, and experience with SAP MM.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ working experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship and contract management skills.
• Experience with SAP MM and procurement MIS.
• Graduation or postgraduate degree; English and Hindi fluency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for direct materials based on production requirements and inventory levels.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues with orders, including delays, shortages, and quality concerns.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with production and inventory control teams to forecast material requirements accurately.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, pricing, and availability of direct materials.
• Track and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to address any quality issues with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to procurement activities.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monthly Savings reporting.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Purchase Order Management

Cost Analysis

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Global Sourcing

Strategic Planning

Continuous Improvement

Ethics and Compliance

Education

Graduation / Postgraduate

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Assistant Purchase Manager### Assistant Purchase ManagerApply: Gujarat: Full time: Posted Today: R0036261**JOB DESCRIPTION****Name of the Position : Assistant Purchase Manager****Company/OPCO : RWIN****Function/department : Purchase****Reporting to : Purchase Manager****Location : Dahej****Role summary:** The Direct Material Purchaser is responsible for procuring raw materials, components, and supplies essential for the manufacturing process. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials to support production schedules and meet business objectives. **Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:** * Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for raw materials, components, and supplies.* Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and resolve any issues that may arise.* Prepare and process purchase orders for direct materials based on production requirements and inventory levels.* Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.* Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues with orders, including delays, shortages, and quality concerns.* Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.* Collaborate with production and inventory control teams to forecast material requirements accurately.* undefined* Monitor and analyse market trends, pricing, and availability of direct materials.* undefined* Track and report on key procurement metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory levels.* Ensure all purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards.* Collaborate with the quality control team to address any quality issues with suppliers.* Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.* Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to procurement activities.* Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.* Monthly Savings reporting .* Knowledge on ISO and Purchase MIS for inventory mapping and PR to PO tracing reports.**Functional Competencies** * Strategic Sourcing (B)* Purchase Order Management (B)* Cost Analysis (C)* Contract Negotiation (C)* Risk Management (B)* Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) (B)* Global Sourcing (B)* Strategic Planning (C)* Continuous Improvement (B)* Ethics and Compliance (C)* SAP MM**Other Requirements:****Education :** Graduation /Postgraduate in in any discipline **Languages :** English, & Hindi, **Experience :** 8 to 10 years’ Working experience in Manufacturing organizationAt ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity, and flooding. Our product range reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint. Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues in 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, customised stone wool insulation components for other manufacturers’ products and systems (OEM), to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? Join us and make a difference!http://www.rockwool.com/group/about-us/careers/