Assistant Manager - Extender Purchase

Job Purpose:

To procure material at most competitive prices and help reduce/ hold product cost to improve profitability

To maintain cost effective inventory with least lead time and without compromising production schedules

Value – Rs. 350 Cr

Volume – No of RMS – 350+, Multi location Supply

Procurement of paint extenders

Responsibilities:

• Procurement of local as well as Import purchase of RMs for all plants and outside processing centers  (OPC) across India.
• Major considerations: cost reduction and optimizing inventory as per seasonal requirements. Total RM’s more than 300, total suppliers more than 150.
• New supplier development and new product development for my category of materials, visiting key suppliers,  suppliers audits for new developments, calculations and communication of supplier performance ratings.
• System Improvements : SAP Improvements and suggestions for RFQ through supplier portal as a link between SAP and Supplier-Buyer. Participation in Kaizen drive. Ariba Auctions for Dries and chromes.
• Accurately prepare purchase / sale order in SAP.
• Preparing Import and local Cost Sheet and maintain the same in SAP system.
• Analyze equivalent replacements for obsolete material with proper approval from technical dept.
• Prepare RFQ and ensured availability of all necessary details required for pricing.
• Coordinating with CHA for clearance of material from port to plant.

• Float enquiries based upon the PRs generated in the system.
• Prepare Comparative statements based upon the offers received & assist manager in rate finalization by providing necessary data.
• Convert PRs into POs based upon the finalised vendor.
• Ensure material delivery on schedule through proper follow-up & coordination.
• To intervene in case of any vendor issues viz. rejection / payment etc.
• Co-ordinate with plant personnel to resolve the issue in PO, supplies etc.
• Prepare regular MIS reports for control purposes
• Ensure strict implementation of policy/ procedural guidelines.
• To obtain CAPA from suppliers in case of rejections.
• To work jointly with vendor, technical & QA in case of continuous rejections or new vendor / material development
• To ensure share of business as per the guidelines & approval by respective authorities.
• To ensure that necessary documentation viz. ISO certificates is updated from time to time.
• To maintain optimum inventory as per the guidelines from manager.
• To ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• To ensure proper filing of documents for imported items.