Buyer - Assistant Manager

SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd.; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced Buyer to own end-to-end procurement of direct materials for wiring harness assemblies.

You will ensure on-time availability, optimal cost, quality compliance, and continuity of supply to support production and customer commitments. You will negotiate with suppliers, convert sourcing strategies into purchase orders, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams to qualify suppliers and resolve issues, in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in direct material procurement.
• Mandatory experience in Wiring Harness components or closely related electromechanical parts.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; aerospace/defence exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials for Wiring Harness assemblies, ensuring on-time availability and cost targets.
• Execute RFQs, negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with approved suppliers.
• Convert sourcing strategies into purchase orders aligned with production schedules.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering for supplier qualification and issue resolution.
• Track POs, monitor deliveries, manage shortages, and expedite critical requirements.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during NPI/proto builds.

Skills

Wiring harness knowledge

Negotiation skills

ERP/MRP expertise

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About SASMOS

SASMOS is a leading Indian manufacturer of mission-critical interconnect solutions, serving Aerospace, Defence, Space, Telecom, and Industrial markets globally. With strong engineering capabilities and deep customer partnerships, SASMOS focuses on precision, reliability, and long-term value creation across its product portfolio.

Role Purpose

The Buyer / Senior Buyer will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of direct materials related to Wiring Harness components, ensuring timely availability, optimal cost, quality compliance, and continuity of supply to support production and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage procurement of direct materials for Wiring Harness assemblies, including
  connectors, contacts, cables, wires, terminals, backshells, sleeving, heat shrink, tapes,
  and related accessories.
• Execute RFQs, negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and lead times with approved
  suppliers.
• Convert approved sourcing strategies into purchase orders aligned with production
  schedules.

Supplier Management

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, quality,
  and cost competitiveness.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier qualification,
  development, and issue resolution.
• Support alternate sourcing and risk-mitigation initiatives for critical components.

Planning & Execution

• Work closely with Production Planning, Stores, and Manufacturing teams to ensure
  material availability.
• Track open POs, follow up on deliveries, manage shortages, and expedite critical
  requirements.
• Support inventory optimization while balancing production continuity.

Cost & Compliance

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, localization, VA/VE, and long
  term agreements.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, customer requirements, and
  industry standards (Aerospace/Defence where applicable).
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and MIS reports.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during NPI / proto builds for
  wiring harness programs.
• Support audits, customer visits, and internal reviews related to procurement activities.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations / Commerce or related
  discipline.

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in direct material procurement.
• Mandatory experience in Wiring Harness components or closely related
  electromechanical parts.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; aerospace/defence exposure is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of wiring harness BOMs and component specifications.
• Commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and MS Excel.
• High ownership, execution focus, and stakeholder management capability.