Material & Purchase Manager

Seoyon E HWA Automotive; Near Govt. Junior College; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Seoyon E HWA Automotive in India is seeking a seasoned Material & Purchase Manager to lead procurement, material planning, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will drive supplier development, negotiate costs, manage SAP MM transactions, MIS reporting, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards.

This role requires 14+ years in materials and supply chain, preferably in automotive OEM or Tier-1 contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related SCM field.
• 14+ years of experience in materials, purchase, stores, inventory or SCM.
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven experience leading procurement and inventory management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of direct and indirect materials and manage supplier performance.
• Oversee material planning, inventory control, FIFO and traceability.
• Manage SAP MM transactions, MIS reporting, inventory reports and cost analyses.
• Drive supplier development, localization programs, audits and compliance with IATF 16949/ISO.

Skills

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Inventory & Warehouse Management

SAP MM

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

Job description

Job Title: Material & Purchase Manager

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.
• 14+ 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.

• Mandatory Technical Skills:
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• SAP MM
• Vendor Management & Development
• Mandatory Behavioral Skills:
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry Experience

• Automotive OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2 Manufacturing
• Auto Component Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, Electronics, or CKD Operations
• Lean Manufacturing Environment

Keywords for Job Portal Posting

Material Manager, Purchase Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Inventory Control, SAP MM, Vendor Development, Localization, Automotive Supply Chain, Stores Management, IATF 16949, MRP, Warehouse Management, Vendor Audits, Cost Reduction, CKD Operations.