Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Purchase Management

Develop and implement

purchase strategies

for RM, bought-out parts, and consumables. Source and negotiate with suppliers for

best price, quality, and delivery terms

. Manage procurement of materials such as

brass, copper, steel, rubber parts, plastic moulded parts, compressors, electrical fittings

, etc. Finalize

purchase orders, rate contracts, and long-term agreements

. Monitor supplier performance on

cost, quality, and delivery

. Control inventory cost by optimizing

MOQ, lead time, and stock levels

. Coordinate with stores, production, and finance for smooth material flow. Ensure compliance with

company policies, GST, and statutory requirements

.

B. Vendor Development & Management

Identify and develop

new vendors

to reduce cost and dependency risk. Conduct vendor audits and evaluations. Support

localization and alternate sourcing

initiatives. Handle vendor quality issues and corrective actions.

C. Product Management

Manage the

product lifecycle

of air pressure horns and accessories. Coordinate with R&D / Engineering for

new product development (NPD)

. Conduct

costing, pricing, and margin analysis

for existing and new products. Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements. Support product customization for

OEM and aftermarket customers

. Maintain product documentation:

BOM, drawings, specifications, change control

. Coordinate with production and quality teams for smooth product launches.

D. Costing & Profitability

Prepare and update

product cost sheets

. Drive

cost reduction

through value engineering and sourcing optimization. Ensure target margins are achieved across product lines. Support pricing for

domestic and export markets

(FOB, CIF, etc.).

E. Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as a bridge between

sales, production, quality, and finance

. Support sales with

technical and commercial inputs

. Handle customer feedback related to product performance and cost.

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA)

1. Purchase Efficiency

Cost savings achieved vs previous period On-time material availability ? 98% Reduction in emergency / spot purchases

2. Supplier Performance

Supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full) Reduction in supplier rejection rates Successful development of alternate vendors

3. Product Performance

Successful launch of new or improved products Reduction in product cost without quality compromise Improved product profitability

4. Inventory Control

Reduction in excess and non-moving inventory Inventory turnover improvement

5. Compliance & Documentation

Zero audit non-conformities Accurate and updated BOMs, costing, and product records

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education:

BE / B.Tech / Diploma (Mechanical / Production / Industrial)

Experience:

5-10 years in automotive / auto components manufacturing Strong negotiation and vendor management skills Knowledge of

automotive materials, costing, and supply chain

Familiarity with

ERP, Excel, and MIS reporting

Understanding of

OEM & aftermarket requirements

Analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person