Assistant Manager - Procurement (CAPEX)

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Resource to manage the Site Procurement (Regular CAPEX & Utility Spares, Accessories, Consumables & Site Level Services) for the 2.5 GW Cell Line at Dholera. The responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers and also to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, sustainable solutions, and continuity of the material/ resources, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Regular CAPEX & Utility & Maintenance Spares Procurement.
• Managing the Procurement of Production Accessories and Consumables
• Handle Site Level Services with specific focus to local resources.
• Stock tracking and triggering the PR to PO Cycle.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Ensuring timely delivery of material / Resources as per the awarded POs.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Must be able to monitor the cost as per defined budget.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities Ensure purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents are in place and updated when required.
• Utilize appropriate resources including Suppliers Development to ensure appropriate supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
• Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings
• Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers
• Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues
• Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance. Measure against KPI criteria if these exist
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the purchasing policy
• Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Input to and hold responsibility for department budget
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Assist Senior Management team in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers

Profile & Eligible Criteria

• Relevant SCM/ procurement/commercial experience with an operational manufacturing factory
• Experience: 8-12 years of relevant post qualification experience
• Education: Diploma/B-Tech Mandatory, MBA/ Diploma in SCM is preferred.
• Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within an operational manufacturing plant.
• Contract management and supplier experience.
• Computer literate, especially Excel skills
• Hand on User Experience on SAP, Ariba or Equivalent Software

Main Interfaces :

SAP, ARIBA, MS OFFICE.