Purchase - Assistant Manager

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; India; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking an Assistant Manager in procurement to develop and execute purchasing strategies from its Derabassi operations. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage delivery performance while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with company standards at our India site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management.
• 5-8 years of experience in procurement, with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management.
• Proven history of effective supplier management.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the organization.
• Evaluate supplier options based on price, quality, and service.
• Discover and procure new products and assess supplier quality.
• Negotiate favorable terms with external vendors.
• Finalize purchase details for orders and deliveries.
• Track key metrics to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Supervise junior staff in procurement processes.
• Ensure operations align with legal and company standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management

CPP or CPSM certification (preferred)

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchase - Assistant Manager

Location Derabassi - Punjab, India

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the organization.
• Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices.
• Discover and purchase new products and check the suppliers' quality of service.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks related to procurement.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely and cost-effective delivery of orders.
• Train and supervise junior staff in efficient procurement processes and practices.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure all operations are in line with legal and company standards.
• Deal effectively with challenges with supplier companies or delivery schedules.
• Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the senior management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5- 8 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required.
• Proven history of effective supply management.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills required.
• Exceptional ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and financial analysis skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team setting.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with vendor management and sourcing is desired.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management, such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), is a strong plus.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.

We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Neha Saini

Derabassi - Punjab