Deputy Manager – Purchase

JobItUs; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Vadodara, Gujarat, seeks a Deputy Manager/AM – Purchase to lead procurement of raw materials, bought-out components, indirect materials, consumables and services, ensuring timely availability and cost optimization to support manufacturing operations. With 8–12 years in manufacturing procurement, you should hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering and MBA is preferred.

SAP MM expertise, supplier development, contract management, and cross‑site procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering with MBA preferred.
• 8–12 years of manufacturing procurement experience including Bought-Out components and indirect materials.
• Knowledge of SAP MM module, subcontracting, POs, MRP; vendor development; contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, B/O components and indirect materials.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and vendor development activities.
• Support production through timely material availability.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate with planning, production, QA, stores and finance teams.
• Prepare procurement MIS and KPI reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Analytical Ability

ERP Usage

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description

Job Role / Position

Deputy Manager/ AM – Purchase Department:

SCM

No. of Reportees

2-4 Reports to: SCM Head

Function

Responsible for procurement of Raw Materials, Bought-Out (B/O) Components, Indirect Materials, Consumables and Services. Ensure timely availability of materials, supplier development, cost optimization and support manufacturing operations.

Qualification / Experience

Education Qualification

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. MBA preferred.

Experience (In years)

Experience: 8–12 years in manufacturing procurement including Bought-Out Components and Indirect Materials.

Other requirement

• Knowledge of SAP MM Module (subcontracting, POs, MRP)
• Expertise in RM, in B/O and Indirect Material Procurement and Contract Management
• Experience in Vendor Development and Supplier Performance Management
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Planning and Inventory Optimization
• Exposure to Multi-site Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

KSA

Knowledge

• Procurement, SAP MM, Vendor Development, Inventory Control, Cost Reduction, Contract Management

Skills

• Negotiation, Supplier Management, Analytical Ability, ERP Usage, Cross-functional Coordination

Attitude (Personal Traits)

• Attitude: Ethical, Accountable, Result-Oriented, Proactive, Continuous Improvement

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Purpose

To ensure timely procurement of Raw Materials, Bought-Out (B/O) Components, Indirect Materials, Consumables, and Services through effective sourcing, Sub Contracting, supplier management, and cost optimization, while supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

• Manage procurement of Raw Materials, Bought-Out (B/O) Components and Indirect Materials.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Negotiate price, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and vendor development activities.
• Support production through timely material availability.
• Handle MRO, Capex and indirect procurement requirements.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop alternate suppliers and localization opportunities.
• Coordinate with Planning, Production, QA, Stores and Finance teams.
• Prepare procurement MIS and KPI reports.

Evaluation Criteria

• Cost Savings
• Supplier OTD
• Material Availability
• Inventory Optimization
• Vendor Development
• SAP Accuracy
• Compliance