Senior Executive – Plant Supply & Value Engineering

R for Rabbit; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Senior Executive – Plant Supply & Value Engineering to oversee procurement and material planning for its manufacturing operations. The role involves sourcing raw materials, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing costs. Candidates should have more than 5 years of experience in manufacturing procurement, ideally in plastics and metals. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are essential for driving cost-saving initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing procurement/supply chain, preferably in plastics & metals.
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials and metal fabrication.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement and material planning.
• Procure raw materials and assembly components.
• Implement vendor development and performance management.

Skills

Manufacturing procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

Location: Ahmedabad

Department: Supply Chain / Manufacturing

Reporting To: Purchase Manager

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Industry Preference: Plastic Molding, Metal Components, Assembly Manufacturing, Baby Products D2C

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Executive – Plant Supply & Value Engineering to manage end‑to‑end procurement, material planning, and cost optimization for a plastic and metal components manufacturing and assembly unit. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted plant operations, driving value engineering initiatives, sourcing raw materials, metal parts, consumables, and project‑related items while maintaining cost efficiency, quality, and strong vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement of Raw Materials & Components

• Procure plastics (PP, ABS, HDPE, masterbatches, additives) and metal components (fasteners, fabricated/machined parts, springs, tubes, stamped components).
• Source bought‑out components and assembly materials required for baby products.
• Ensure timely availability to meet production schedules and prevent downtime.

Consumables & Indirect Materials

• Procure plant consumables, MRO items, tools, safety materials, and indirect supplies.
• Source primary and secondary packaging materials.
• Monitor market rates and negotiate best terms with suppliers.

Vendor Development & Performance Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for plastics, metals, and consumables.
• Track vendor performance metrics: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Compliance.
• Negotiate contracts, MOQs, and payment terms.
• Implement alternate sourcing strategies to reduce supply risk.

Inventory & Production Planning

• Coordinate with Production and PPC teams for MRP‑based procurement.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and monitor stock movement.
• Reduce excess/obsolete inventory while ensuring uninterrupted supply.
• Ensure accurate documentation of POs, GRNs, and supplier records.

Greenfield Projects & CapEx Procurement

• Support plant setup and expansion projects.
• Source machinery, molds, dies, fixtures, utilities, and infrastructure materials.
• Assist in commercial negotiations and comparative analysis for project procurement.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project teams for timely execution.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Drive cost‑saving initiatives through material optimization, alternate sourcing, and design improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams for product cost optimization.
• Prepare procurement MIS and maintain cost‑control reports.
• Ensure adherence to procurement SOPs and internal audit requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing procurement/supply chain, preferably plastics & metals.
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, metal fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Exposure to CapEx procurement and project sourcing is preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• ERP proficiency (SAP / Oracle / Tally or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, costing, and analysis.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sourcing & value engineering mindset
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen
• Vendor development and management expertise
• Inventory optimization focus
• Cross‑functional coordination & communication
• High ownership and ability to work in a fast‑paced D2C manufacturing environment