Assistant Manager - Purchase

Experience : - 5 7 years in mechanical procurement, ideally in consumer goods or baby products manufacturing

Qualification - B.E. / B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Procurement (Mechanical Focus) :

• Source and procure mechanical components, plastic parts, tools, and fabricated assemblies used in baby product manufacturing.
• Interpret technical drawings/specs and coordinate with suppliers for accurate component development
• Work closely with the design, production, and quality teams to ensure material compatibility and fit-for-purpose sourcing.

2. Supplier Management :

• Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors for quality mechanical components.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, payment terms, and annual rate contracts with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards (especially important for baby products).

3. Manufacturing Support :

• Ensure timely availability of components to meet production schedules and avoid line stoppages.
• Monitor material consumption, issue reorders, and manage inventory of critical parts.
• Handle engineering change notices (ECNs) and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

4. Cost Control and Quality Assurance :

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through alternate sourcing, value engineering, and bulk procurement.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues (IQC, NCRs, corrective actions).

5. Documentation & Systems :

• Maintain accurate purchase records in ERP systems.
• Prepare MIS reports, cost comparisons, and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with internal processes and ISO or other regulatory audits.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical parts, BOMs, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• ERP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience :

• Exposure to safety standards and certifications related to baby/kids products (e.g., EN71, BIS, ASTM)
• Familiarity with injection molding, sheet metal, and assembly-line requirements.
• Worked in environments with strict quality, hygiene, and product safety norms.

Benefits for their employees: -

• Mediclaim for employee along with spouse and child (upto 2)
• Personal accidental Insurance of employee
• No sandwich leave policy
• flexible working hours
• Performance Bonus to Best performers in every quarter
• Paid Maternal & Paternal leaves
• Yearly performance appraisal
• All perks and Leaves are given from the day of joining , no restrictions during probation period
• Fun employee engagement activities every month
• CSR activities done on monthly basis
• Employee Birthday and Work Anniversary Celebrations
• Employee friendly culture to encourage good work life balance