Deputy Manager/ Manager-Purchase

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to achieve the best possible terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and address any issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality concerns
• Develop, implement and drive new procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.
• Maintains record of approved quotations.
• Analyze all suppliers to select the most suitable suppliers who can deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers on delivery schedule to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Co-ordinate with vendors on continuous quality improvement.
• Received Indent from Production & Quality team for Non BOM items and generate the Purchase Order.
• Co-ordinate with transporters for Material collection.
• Co-ordinate with Internal team for day-to-day production plan.
• Co-ordinate & negotiate with supplier on any shortages received at our end & rejection return to supplier.
• Previous work experience with home appliances companies is advantageous.

Inventory Management:

Monitor appliance inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstocking.

• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient inventory management.
• Manage stock rotation and address potential issues with outdated or damaged appliances.

Internal Collaboration:

• Collaborate with sales teams, product managers, and operations teams to understand the requirements and forecast demand.

Communicate procurement updates and potential supply chain challenges to relevant stakeholders

Preferred candidate profile

Strong Negotiation, Communication skills with relevant experience in procurement in appliances industry.

Perks and benefits