Manager - Purchase

Wakefit; Krishnagiri District; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wakefit Hosur seeks a Manager – Purchase to lead end-to-end procurement for our manufacturing operations. You will source raw materials, components, and indirect items, while partnering with NPD teams to ensure timely supplier readiness and mass production. Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing and vendor management skills are essential for sustaining our ~28% year‑over‑year growth.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related discipline.
• 7–11 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of raw materials, hardware, packaging materials and indirect procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, source and procure raw materials, components, hardware, packaging and indirect items based on production requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production downtime.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning and Operations on procurement forecasting and material planning.
• Source materials for new product development and supplier readiness for mass production.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts with suppliers to optimise cost.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams on inbound planning and inventory management.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

MS Excel

ERP (SAP)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Herramientas

MS Excel

SAP

Descripción del empleo

As Manager – Purchase, you will manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, components, hardware, packaging, indirect materials and other supplies for our manufacturing operations at Hosur. You will also be Purchase’s voice in New Product Development (NPD), making sure new components, samples, prototypes and suppliers are sourced on time. You will bring strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, negotiation, inventory planning and supply chain coordination, so that quality materials reach the line on time and at competitive cost, in a business growing ~28% a year.

What You’ll Do:

1. Procurement Management:

• Plan, source and procure raw materials, components, hardware, packaging materials and selected indirect items based on production and business requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning and Operations on procurement forecasting and material planning.
• Support procurement planning for both regular production and new product launches.

New Product Development (NPD):

• Partner with Product Development, Engineering and Design teams to source materials, components and suppliers for new product projects.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers who can meet quality, cost and timeline expectations for NPD initiatives.
• Coordinate sample procurement, prototype development, supplier trials and commercial evaluations.
• Ensure supplier readiness and material availability for a smooth transition from prototype to mass production.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers to improve quality, pricing, innovation and lead times.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term business continuity.
• Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews and capability assessments.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, commercial and sustainability requirements.

Cost Control & Negotiation:

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Analyse market trends, commodity pricing and sourcing opportunities to optimise procurement costs.
• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
• Compare quotations and finalise suppliers based on commercial and technical evaluations.

Indirect Procurement:

• Manage procurement of selected indirect categories such as consumables, tools, MRO items, office supplies and plant-related requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely procurement of indirect materials and services, while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination:

• Coordinate with logistics partners and transport vendors for timely movement of materials.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve supply chain or delivery issues.
• Work closely with Warehouse and Stores teams on inward planning and inventory management.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, contracts, agreements and procurement documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts teams on vendor payments and reconciliation.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation for audits and internal tracking.

Cross-functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Stores and Planning teams to align procurement with business objectives.
• Resolve procurement and supply-related challenges to minimise production impact.
• Support new product launches by ensuring timely sourcing and supplier readiness

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related discipline.
• 7 to 11 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing procurement processes, and knowledge of raw materials, hardware, packaging materials and indirect procurement.
• Strong cost analysis, value engineering and supplier development capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and multitasking abilities, and the ability to work under pressure across multiple procurement priorities.
• A bias for speed and ownership: you’ve thrived in high-growth environments, or you’re ready to make the leap into one.