Aisan Auto Parts India - Manager - Purchase
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Description:
Position: Purchase Manager
Location: Sri City (Andhra Pradesh)
Experience: 10-12 Years
Industry Preference: Auto Parts / Automotive Components / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Purchase Manager with strong expertise in auto parts procurement and vendor management. The ideal candidate will oversee sourcing, negotiations, supplier quality, cost optimization, and ensuring timely availability of materials for smooth plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead procurement of auto parts, raw materials, consumables, and engineering components.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, annual rate contracts, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, and reliability.
Vendor Management & Coordination
- Build strong relationships with OEM suppliers, Tier-1 & Tier-2 vendors.
- Conduct regular vendor audits in coordination with QA and production teams.
- Ensure materials are delivered on time to support production schedules.
Cost Control & Process Improvement
- Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and negotiation strategies.
- Analyze market trends, price fluctuations, and availability risks.
- Implement procurement best practices, SOPs, and system improvements.
Operational Coordination
- Collaborate with production, QA/QC, planning, stores, and logistics teams.
- Resolve procurement issues, shortages, and supplier escalations.
- Maintain accurate purchase records, MIS reports, and compliance documentation.
Compliance & Systems
- Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and audit requirements.
- Work on SAP/ERP systems for PRs, POs, and inventory updates.
Requirements:
- 10-12 years of procurement experience in auto parts, automotive components, or manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and sourcing skills.
- Hands-on experience managing procurement for high-volume manufacturing units.
- Good understanding of engineering parts, machining components, and quality requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
- Engineering background (Mechanical/Automobile) is a strong advantage.
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