Buyer - Assistant Manager

Sasmos Het Technologies; Devanahalli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasmos Het Technologies in India is seeking a seasoned Procurement Specialist to lead direct material sourcing for wiring harness assemblies. You will convert sourcing strategies into purchase orders aligned with production, negotiate terms with suppliers, and drive timelines to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 7–12 years of direct procurement experience, with wiring harness components exposure.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of direct material procurement experience.
• Mandatory experience in Wiring Harness components or closely related electromechanical parts.
• Experience in manufacturing environments; aerospace/defence exposure is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and cost-saving skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Manage procurement of direct materials for Wiring Harness assemblies; convert approved strategies into POs aligned with production schedules.
• Supplier Management: Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery, quality and cost competitiveness; coordinate with Quality and Engineering for supplier qualification.
• Planning & Execution: Work with Production Planning, Stores and Manufacturing to ensure material availability; track POs and expediting critical needs.
• Cost & Compliance: Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, localization, VA/VE, and long-term agreements; ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during NPI/proto builds for wiring harness programs; support audits and customer reviews.

Skills

Wiring harness BOMs

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations / Commerce

Job description

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.

Candidate Profile

Education

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

Experience

• 7–12 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.