The Assistant Manager - Purchase is responsible for supporting the procurement operations by managing the buying cycle of raw materials and consumables. This role focuses on maintaining efficient supplier relationships, ensuring timely goods receipt, and handling financial processing and negotiations to support the unit's production needs.
Procure raw materials and consumables necessary for production and facility operations.
Ensure timely assurance of goods receipt and verify deliveries against purchase orders.
Manage bill processing workflows to ensure accurate and prompt payments to vendors.
Negotiate terms and conditions with customers and suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies.
Maintain accurate records of all purchase transactions in the MS Office/ERP environment.
Coordinate with the production and stores departments to align procurement with inventory needs.
Support the Purchase Manager in vendor evaluation and relationship management.
Prepare regular procurement reports and analysis for management review.
Relevant experience in industrial purchase and procurement (8-12 years).
Strong understanding of raw material buying and consumables management.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and working with ERP systems.
Proven negotiation and interpersonal skills for vendor and customer coordination.
Excellent analytical skills for bill processing and goods verification.
Ability to manage procurement timelines and maintain supply chain continuity.
Good organizational and documentation skills.
