ASSISTANT PURCHASE MANAGER

ROCKWOOL Group; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Group in Dahej, India, seeks an Assistant Purchase Manager to lead direct material sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement execution. You will manage supplier relationships, ensure timely delivery, and optimize inventory to support production schedules.

The role requires 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, graduation or postgraduate qualification, and fluency in English and Hindi. The incumbent will collaborate with production, QA, and finance teams, driving cost savings

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Graduation or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi.

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.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and resolve issues.
• 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 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 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.

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 in any discipline

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description:

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.
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• Monitor and analyse market trends, pricing, and availability of direct materials.
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• 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 organization

Requirements: