Job Title / Designation: Assistant Purchase Manager
Experience: 8 – 15 Years
Qualification: Any
Job Location: Bengaluru
Role Description
The Purchase Manager will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of electronics and mechanical components required for EMS manufacturing. The role will manage sourcing, vendor development, cost negotiation, purchase orders, material planning, inventory control and timely availability of materials as per BOM and production requirements.
The position will work closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, Production and Planning teams to support prototype builds, ECN changes and mass production while ensuring procurement accuracy, supplier performance and compliance with quality, documentation and regulatory requirements.
Desired Experience
- 8–15 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Purchase, preferably in EMS, electronics manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or a related industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement of electronics and mechanical materials based on BOM, production plans and project requirements.
- Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers; maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts and other commercial conditions to achieve cost optimization.
- Prepare, review and issue purchase orders and ensure accuracy of specifications, quantities, prices, delivery schedules and terms.
- Plan material requirements and maintain optimum inventory levels; minimize excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
- Ensure timely availability of materials for prototype builds, NPI, ECN changes and mass production.
- Coordinate with Engineering, NPI, Quality, Production and Planning teams on material requirements, specifications, shortages and changes.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, documentation, regulatory and company requirements.
- Track supplier delivery performance, lead times, shortages, quality issues and corrective actions.
- Maintain procurement records, supplier documentation, quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders and related ERP data.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, alternate sourcing, supplier development and continuous improvement in the procurement process.
- Monitor market trends and component availability and support risk mitigation for critical materials.
