Asst MGR / Manager - Materials Management - KTM India

bajajauto; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto is seeking a procurement professional in India to lead supplier onboarding, evaluate vendors, and drive KTM product sourcing. The role involves RFQ processing, pricing negotiations, and capacity planning to meet production needs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and use data-driven insights to mitigate risks and optimize costs. This position emphasizes ownership and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronics with first division.
• 2–8 years of experience in Purchase / Materials / Vendor Development.
• Exposure to 2W/4W OEMs in Press, Fabrication and polymer categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding
• Lead business finalization for KTM product sourcing
• Handle RFQ processes, including analysis and supplier comparisons
• Negotiate pricing for parts and tooling to achieve cost optimization
• Plan and manage supplier capacity to meet production requirements
• Ensure adherence to sourcing schedules and project timelines
• Drive project management activities in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery commitments are met
• Conduct data analysis, generate reports, and provide actionable insights
• Identify risks and implement effective solutions within the supply chain

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Mechatronics (1st division)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Reporting to

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Educational Qualification

BE / B.Tech (any reputed college with 1st division ) – Mechanical / Mechatronics

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Age

Minimum: 24

Maximum: 30

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Experience

Minimum: 2

Maximum: 8

Preferred Exposure: 2-Wheeler/ 4 Wheeler Industry (OEMs) in Purchase / Materials / Vendor Development in Press and Fabrication as well as Polymer category

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Job Responsibilities

Please note key highlights of the role

• Manage end-to-end supplier identification, evaluation, and onboarding
• Lead business finalization for KTM product sourcing
• Handle RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes, including analysis and supplier comparisons
• Negotiate pricing for parts and tooling to achieve cost optimization
• Plan and manage supplier capacity to meet production requirements
• Ensure adherence to sourcing schedules and project timelines
• Drive project management activities in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery commitments are met
• Conduct data analysis, generate reports, and provide actionable insights
• Identify risks and implement effective solutions within the supply chain

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Additional Requirements

• Strong expertise in cost analysis and price finalization, including in-depth knowledge of product costing, machine hour rates, and current market price trends
• Sound knowledge of Press and Fabrication as well as Polymer commodities and components
• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as Forging & Machining, Casting & Machining, and proprietary products will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive insights
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation abilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating high ownership, initiative, and a self-driven approach