Inventory and Procurement Manager - Commercial

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Inventory and Procurement Manager - Commercial to manage material planning, ordering, and inventory control from Pune. You will coordinate with Sales to align demand with supply and drive on-time material delivery across factories and suppliers.

The role emphasizes savings targets, supplier performance, and collaboration with logistics to optimise material throughput and stock levels. Strong Excel and analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in technical field; postgraduate in SCM preferred.
• 7–10 years total experience in building materials or consumer goods industry.
• Procurement background with exposure to Chinese suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Material order planning as per Sales plan.
• Place orders to factories as per the planned orders.
• Work with Sales to understand market demand and ensure material availability.
• Maintain overall inventory levels considering Sales plan and stock.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely delivery and supplier performance.
• Aim for cost savings and procurement efficiency.
• Liquidate existing inventory by suggesting alternatives against Sales orders.
• Follow up with suppliers to balance supply and demand.
• Monitor Payables and Material Through Put timing.

Skills

Data analytics

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Graduate degree in technical stream/ engineering

Postgraduate in supply chain operations management

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Inventory and Procurement Manager - Commercial

• Mid-senior level
• Supply Chain
• Travel Required: 11%-30%
• 30-Sep-2026

Job Title: Inventory and Procurement Manager - Commercial

Business Vertical: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location: Pune

Reporting To: SCM Manager

Division/Company: ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

Position Summary

We are looking for a candidate for the position of Inventory and Procurement Manager - Commercial , based out of Pune to handle material planning and ordering, inventory management and to ensure material availability. The role involves working in close coordination with the Sales team to understand market demand, place orders, coordinate with suppliers for on-time material delivery and keep the overall inventory in check.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for material order planning as per the Sales plan
• Responsible for placing orders to factories as per the planned orders
• Work closely with the Sales team to understand the market demand of products and ensure material availability
• Manage overall inventory levels taking Sales plan, existing inventory and new material ordering into consideration
• Ensure timely delivery of material from factories working in close coordination with the Logistics team; maintaining overall supplier performance
• Ensure saving targets are met and improve procurement efficiency
• Work closely with the Sales team to liquidate existing inventory by suggesting equivalent products from stock against Sales orders. Ensure Material Through Put Targets are met
• Day-to-day follow-ups with suppliers to balance and maintain supply and demand
• The key financial targets for this position are Payables, Cost savings, Material Through Put Time
• Procurement background with exposure to Chinese suppliers will be an added advantage
• Strong desire to work collectively towards achieving targets
• Confident, energetic and has the appetite to work in a team environment yet take up individual targets
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Data Analytics to ensure proper sales analysis and forecasts
• Problem solving skills to understand root cause and articulate the same
• Should maintain time discipline and strong work ethic
• Possesses a high level of integrity and ownership of responsibilities
• Shows high drive for results and execution excellence. Follows up with stakeholders till the result is achieved
• Develops partnerships, keeps stakeholders updated on progress of targets and activities on time
• Proficiency in MS excel and power point

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate degree preferably in technical stream/ engineering, Postgraduate in supply chain operations management.
• Min 07-10 years previous total experience, with preferable exposure of building material or consumer goods industry

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