ROSS CONTROLS - Assistant Manager/Manager - Purchase & Planning (8-12 yrs)

Assistant Manager/Manager - Purchase & Planning

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day purchasing and planning operations to ensure timely and cost-effective supply chain management.

- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor selection to order fulfillment, ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards.

- Negotiate with vendors for favorable terms and pricing, and manage vendor relationships to ensure continuous supply and high-quality materials.

- Interpret and understand BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings, and specifications for engineering materials and equipment.

- Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production while minimizing excess.

- Utilize ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD for procurement and inventory management, ensuring data accuracy and up-to-date information.

- Utilize MS Office, MS Project Management, or Primavera for planning, reporting, and tracking.

- Collaborate with production planning teams to ensure that material requirements are met according to production schedules.

- Identify and resolve issues related to procurement, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and coordination between departments.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

- Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and related processes.

- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong vendor relationships.

- Ability to understand and interpret BOM, engineering drawings, and material specifications.

- Experience with SAP, Oracle, QAD, or similar ERP systems for managing purchasing and inventory.

- Familiarity with MS Office, MS Project Management, or Primavera for effective project planning and reporting.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and improve efficiency.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering effective communication and teamwork.

- Exposure to production planning is an added advantage.