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.