Assistant Manager Purchase

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Identify evaluate and onboard reliable vendors to establish a robust and risk-mitigated supply chain network.
• Negotiate commercial terms price fixings and conversion costs to deliver savings
• Update Purchase info records for all Packaging materials.

2. Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external business partners and suppliers.
• Vendor code creation monitor vendor performance metrics regularly focusing on On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery quality consistency and lead-time adherence.
• Address supply disruptions quality rejections or breaches of protocol with direct assertive communication and corrective action plans (CAPA).

3. Inventory Control

• Align procurement schedules with weekly and monthly plant production plans to prevent stock-outs while minimizing inventory holding costs.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders—including Packaging Development Quality Assurance and Plant Operations—to streamline new product/SKU launches.
• To provide all price approvals to all plants before initiating their purchasing process.

4. Systems Reporting & Compliance

• Utilize ERP systems (specifically SAP) for creating tracking and approving Purchase Orders (POs) and maintaining accurate material master data.
• Implement daily tracking mechanisms such as vendor dispatch reports and stock consumption sheets to maintain real-time visibility.
• Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies financial audits and statutory regulations.