Senior Manager Purchase & Procurement

Protec; Rajkot; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PROTEC in Rajkot, India, seeks an experienced Senior Manager Purchase & Procurement to lead the entire procurement function for automotive components. You will shape sourcing strategy, manage supplier networks, and drive cost reductions while ensuring uninterrupted material supply for production and support functions.

The role requires 10–15 years in procurement with 5–7 years in a leadership capacity, exposure to automotive manufacturing, and strong ERP/SAP and Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, Materials Management or related field.
• MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Materials Management will be an advantage.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Purchase, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Materials Management.
• Preferably 5-7 years in a managerial / senior managerial position.
• Experience in automotive, engineering, machining, forging, heat treatment or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier development, negotiation, cost reduction and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual Purchase & Procurement strategy aligned with business requirements.
• Identify reliable and competitive suppliers for raw materials, consumables, tools, spares, packaging and services.
• Develop alternate and backup sources for critical materials.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection based on QCDS (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service).
• Negotiate commercial terms, prices, payment terms, lead time and contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials per production and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Accounts.
• Monitor PR/PO status and ensure timely delivery against purchase orders.
• Establish appropriate safety stock and reorder levels for critical items.
• Drive annual cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for alternate materials, suppliers, localization and bulk procurement.
• Conduct price benchmarking and comparative analysis.
• Track purchase price variance and report savings achieved.
• Ensure procurement within approved budgets.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain an approved supplier base.
• Conduct supplier audits and improvement programs where required.
• Develop second sources for critical components and services.
• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards.
• Improve procurement processes through ERP / MIS and digital systems.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier development

Cost analysis

Market intelligence

Inventory management

ERP / SAP / procurement software

Advanced MS Excel / MIS

Contract knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, Materials Management or related field

MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Materials Management

Tools

ERP / SAP

Microsoft Excel / MIS

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Manager Purchase & Procurement

Department: Purchase & Procurement
Designation: Senior Manager Purchase & Procurement
Reporting To: Managing Director
Location: PROTEC, Chhapara, Rajkot, Gujarat
Industry: Automotive Component / Taper Roller Manufacturing

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete Purchase & Procurement function, ensuring timely availability of quality materials, consumables, tools, spares and services at optimum cost while maintaining supplier quality, delivery, inventory and commercial efficiency.

The role will be responsible for developing a robust supplier base, strategic sourcing, cost reduction, contract negotiation, supplier development and ensuring uninterrupted material availability for production and support functions.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement the annual Purchase & Procurement strategy aligned with business requirements.
• Identify reliable and competitive suppliers for raw materials, consumables, tools, spares, packaging and services.
• Develop alternate and backup sources for critical materials.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection based on Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS).
• Conduct market analysis and monitor price trends for major purchased items.
• Negotiate commercial terms, prices, payment terms, lead time and contracts with suppliers.

B. Material Planning & Availability

• Ensure timely procurement of materials as per production and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Accounts.
• Monitor PR/PO status and ensure timely delivery against purchase orders.
• Prevent production stoppage due to material shortages.
• Establish appropriate safety stock and reorder levels for critical items.

C. Cost Reduction & Cost Control

• Drive annual cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for alternate materials, suppliers, localization and bulk procurement.
• Conduct price bench marking and comparative analysis.
• Negotiate annual rate contracts and long-term agreements.
• Track purchase price variance and report savings achieved.
• Ensure procurement within approved budgets.

D. Supplier Management

• Develop, evaluate and maintain an approved supplier base.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews based:
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• Responsiveness
• Capacity
• Compliance
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier development.
• Conduct supplier audits and improvement programs where required.
• Take corrective action with suppliers for repeated quality or delivery failures.
• Develop second sources for critical components and services.

E. Purchase Process & Systems

• Ensure compliance with the company's Purchase SOP and authorization matrix.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders as per delegated authority.
• Ensure proper quotation comparison and commercial evaluation.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for procurement activities.
• Improve procurement processes through ERP / MIS and digital systems.
• Establish procurement KPIs and dashboards.

F. Inventory & Working Capital

• Work closely with Stores and planning to optimize inventory levels.
• Reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Improve inventory turnover and procurement lead time.Balance material availability with working-capital requirements.
• Identify opportunities for VMI, Kanban, JIT or other inventory optimization systems where applicable.

G. Import / Local Procurement

• Manage local and, where applicable, import procurement activities.
• Coordinate with logistics, finance and customs teams for imported materials.
• Evaluate landed cost and total cost of ownership.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for import purchases.

H. Team Management

• Lead, guide and develop the Purchase & Procurement team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual performance.
• Establish KRAs/KPIs for team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training.
• Develop negotiation, supplier management and procurement capabilities within the team.
• Promote discipline, ethical procurement practices and professional conduct.

3. Authority & Decision-Making

• Recommend selection, development and delisting of suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms within approved authority.
• Recommend alternate suppliers and sourcing strategies.
• Approve/recommend purchase orders as per the company's delegation of authority.
• Escalate critical shortages, supplier risks and major commercial deviations to management.
• Participate in cross-functional decisions affecting cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity.

4. Qualification

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, Materials Management or related field.
• MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Materials Management will be an advantage.

5. Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Purchase, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Materials Management.
• Preferably 5-7 years in a managerial / senior managerial position.
• Experience in automotive, engineering, machining, forging, heat treatment or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier development, negotiation, cost reduction and procurement systems.

6. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Strong negotiation skills
• Supplier development and relationship management
• Cost analysis and commercial evaluation
• Market intelligence and price bench marking
• Inventory and working-capital management
• ERP / SAP / procurement software
• Advanced MS Excel and MIS
• Contract and commercial knowledge
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team leadership and people management
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ethical and transparent procurement practices

7. Key Interfaces

Internal:
Plant Head, Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Stores, Accounts & Finance, HR & Administration.

External:
Suppliers, service providers, logistics partners, contractors and other business partners.

8. Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking | Commercial Acumen | Negotiation | Supplier Management | Cost Consciousness | Decision Making | Leadership | Problem Solving | Communication | Integrity

9. Expected Deliverables

The Senior Manager Purchase & Procurement will be expected to ensure:

1. Right Material
2. Right Quality
3. Right Quantity
4. Right Time
5. Right Cost
6. Right Supplier
7. Minimum Supply Risk
8. Continuous Procurement Cost Reduction