Deputy Manager - Purchase

Sl Lumax; Talegaon Dabhade; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sl Lumax is seeking a procurement leader to oversee the buyer team and drive material planning for domestic parts. You will coordinate with PPC and production to ensure timely procurement aligned with schedules, while monitoring supplier performance and quality.

The role requires strong ERP skills (SAP MM), negotiation ability, and experience with automotive supply chains. You will work on budgeting and compliance under ISO standards in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes for direct, indirect materials, and services.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP MM).
• Good understanding of inventory control and BOM usage.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Exposure to Tier-1 automotive culture and related parts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the procurement (buyer) team.
• Plan, schedule and arrange domestic parts and materials aligned with production.
• Ensure timely material procurement as per requisitions and production priorities.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and track quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate with stores, goods receipt and QA to resolve supplier issues.
• Support vendor development initiatives and maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist management in procurement planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit standards including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Technical & ERP proficiency

Inventory control

Commercial acumen

Industry experience

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operations: Lead and supervise the procurement (buyer) team.
• Material Planning & Scheduling: Schedule, plan, and arrange domestic parts and materials aligned with production and operational requirements.
• Purchase Execution: Ensure timely material procurement as per purchase requisitions and production priorities in coordination with PPC and production teams.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Monitoring: Monitor supplier delivery schedules, follow up for on-time delivery, and track supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  • Partner with stores and goods receipt teams to confirm the arrival of ordered items.
  • Coordinate with the Quality department to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Vendor Development: Support vendor development initiatives and maintain strong long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Budgeting & Planning: Assist management in procurement planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Compliance & Standards:
  • Maintain strict adherence to company procurement policies and audit standards.
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable legal/statutory requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Procurement Expertise: In-depth knowledge of procurement processes for direct, indirect materials, and services.
• Technical & ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP MM module).
• Inventory Control: Good understanding of inventory control, consumption patterns based on BOM (Bill of Materials), and MRO.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Industry Experience: Exposure to Tier-1 automotive culture with domain familiarity in plastic injection, painted, and proprietary parts.