Sr.Engineer / Asst.Manager- Purchase

Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems; Sanand; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems in Sanand, Gujarat, is seeking a Sr Engineer / Assistant Manager Purchase (Direct Material Procurement) with 8-9 years of hands-on experience. You will manage direct material purchasing, supplier development, and localization initiatives to ensure uninterrupted production and cost efficiency.

Role emphasizes strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, and collaboration with quality and production teams to implement PPAP/APQP readiness and long-term sourcing

Qualifications

• 8-9 years of direct material purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Experience with inventory optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability for production through effective procurement planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery and lead-time management.
• Drive supplier performance reviews, OTIF metrics and rationalization initiatives.
• Lead localization and import substitution projects with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and long-term agreements to reduce total cost of ownership.

Skills

Direct Material Purchasing

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Development

Inventory Optimization

Cost Reduction

Localization & Import Substitution

APQP/PPAP Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA in Supply Chain/Operations (preferred)

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Sr Engineer / Assistant Manager Purchase (Direct Material Procurement)

Experience: 8-9 Years

Location: Sanand

Department: Purchase / Supply Chain Management

Purpose of the Role

To ensure cost-effective procurement of direct and indirect materials while maintaining uninterrupted production support. The role is responsible for supplier management, inventory optimization, localization initiatives, cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and supply chain risk management to improve overall business profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Material Procurement & Supply Assurance

• Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials as per production schedules.
• Execute procurement planning based on MRP and forecasted production requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely dispatch and delivery of materials.
• Develop procurement plans for long lead-time components.
• Implement safety stock and supply risk mitigation strategies.
• Optimize procurement through demand consolidation and volume leverage.

Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor and improve supplier delivery performance (OTIF).
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
• Drive supplier rationalization initiatives.
• Implement JIT concepts, Milk Run, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) practices.

Inventory Optimization

• Drive working capital improvement through inventory reduction initiatives.
• Perform ABC Analysis, safety stock reviews, and lot-size optimization.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory.
• Improve inventory turns while maintaining production continuity.

Cost Reduction & Strategic Sourcing

• Achieve annual cost reduction targets through supplier negotiations and productivity projects.
• Develop alternate suppliers and sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.

Localization & Import Substitution

• Lead localization and import substitution projects.
• Identify and develop local suppliers meeting quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate APQP, PPAP, and SOP readiness with suppliers and quality teams.
• Ensure smooth implementation of localization projects without quality or production impact.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering
• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations) preferred

Preferred Industry

Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing Industry

Experience Required

Experience Required: 8-9 Years in Direct Material Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, and Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.