Vendor Development - Assistant Manager

KMS Hr Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KMS Hr Services in Bengaluru seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials, FG, and traded items, ensuring on-time material availability and cost optimization.

You will build and maintain a supplier base, negotiate terms, manage SAP PO processes, monitor supplier performance, and prepare MIS reports on spend and delivery status.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, finished goods (FG), traded items, and other production-related requirements.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain a reliable vendor base to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and timely deliveries.
• Possess a strong technical understanding of material specifications, engineering components, and procurement requirements.
• Lead vendor development initiatives, including supplier identification, assessment, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contracts to achieve cost optimization and business objectives.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP while ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies.
• Coordinate closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time material availability and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively follow up to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Prepare and present MIS reports related to procurement activities, including purchase spend, delivery status, price movements, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing strategies.

Job description

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, finished goods (FG), traded items, and other production-related requirements.
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain a reliable vendor base to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and timely deliveries.
• Possess a strong technical understanding of material specifications, engineering components, and procurement requirements.
• Lead vendor development initiatives, including supplier identification, assessment, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contracts to achieve cost optimization and business objectives.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP while ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies.
• Coordinate closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time material availability and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively follow up to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Prepare and present MIS reports related to procurement activities, including purchase spend, delivery status, price movements, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives through effective sourcing strategies.