Material & Purchase Manager

Seoyone Hwa Summit Automotive Anantapur

Anantapuramu District

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Seoyone Hwa Summit Automotive Anantapur is seeking an experienced Material & Purchase Manager to lead procurement, material planning, inventory control, and supplier development. The role focuses on uninterrupted production, cost-effective sourcing, and adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO systems.

You will manage SAP MM processes, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve material issues and optimize the supply chain.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years in materials and procurement.
Experience in Automotive Manufacturing and OEM/Tier-1 environments preferred.
Proven experience leading procurement and inventory management teams.

Responsibilities

Procurement of direct and indirect materials and supplier performance management.
Material planning, inventory control, and FIFO/compliance.
SAP MM transactions, reporting, and cost analyses.
Vendor development, audits, and compliance with IATF 16949/ISO.

Skills

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Inventory & Warehouse Management

Vendor Management & Development

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Material & Purchase Manager to lead procurement, material planning, inventory management, vendor development, and supply chain operations. The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production, optimizing inventory levels, driving cost-effective procurement, developing supplier capabilities, and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards including IATF 16949 and ISO systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Supplier Management

Manage procurement of direct and indirect materials.
Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier performance.
Lead commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor audits.
Develop alternate sources and localization opportunities to ensure supply continuity.

2. Material Planning & Inventory Control

Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production.
Manage inventory levels, stock accuracy, FIFO compliance, and material traceability.
Monitor imports, CKD materials, replenishment plans, and inventory optimization.
Drive effective material flow across suppliers, stores, and production operations.

3. Supply Chain, SAP & Operational Excellence

Monitor supply chain performance, material coverage, and logistics activities.
Manage SAP MM transactions, inventory controls, and reporting systems.
Prepare MIS reports, procurement analytics, inventory reports, and cost analyses.
Lead departmental manpower planning, productivity improvement, and process efficiency initiatives.

4. Vendor Development, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Drive supplier development and localization programs.
Support IATF 16949, ISO, customer, and statutory compliance requirements.
Conduct supplier audits and monitor corrective actions.
Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve material-related issues and improve supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Materials, Purchase, Stores, Inventory, or Supply Chain Management.
Experience in Automotive Manufacturing, Auto Components, OEM, or Tier-1 Supplier environments preferred.
Proven experience leading procurement and inventory management teams.