Purchase Manager

Procurement Compliance

• Ensure all purchasing activities follow IATF Procedure TS-PR-14.

• Comply with IATF procedures for new supplier onboarding or supplier changes.

• Procure raw materials, consumables, maintenance spares, tooling, hardware, capital equipment, and administrative supplies.

Vendor Management

• Develop, evaluate, and sustain vendors and subcontractors.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives with vendors and internal teams.

• Ensure procurement is executed only through approved and qualified sources.

Production Quality Coordination

• Ensure raw materials meet specified technical and quality requirements.

• Ensure timely and continuous supply of materials according to production schedules.

• Liaise with Production, QA, and R&D for new product development and sample casting.

• Schedule and monitor all product development activities.

Transportation & Logistics

• Handle and manage transportation contracts to ensure optimal cost and timely delivery.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Implement and adhere to the documented QMS within the purchase department.

• Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor departmental KPIs, cost targets, and objectives.

• Attend management review meetings and communicate relevant updates.

Accountability & Authority

• Accountable for supplier QMS performance, production loss due to material shortages, premium freight costs, inventory levels, and departmental procurement objectives.

• Authorized to negotiate vendor rates and finalize procurement terms (with approvals), issue Purchase Orders, and coordinate all purchase department activities and vendor interactions.