Assistant Purchase Manager

Job Description

Company Profile:

A leading wiring harness manufacturing company specializing in the design, development, and production of high-quality cable assemblies and electrical wiring solutions for diverse industrial applications. The organization is known for its engineering precision, strong supplier ecosystem, and commitment to quality across the automotive and industrial manufacturing space.

Position Overview:

The organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations for raw materials, bought-out parts, consumables, tools, and services. The role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted production, driving cost efficiency, and building a robust, reliable supplier base. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategy with business and production goals, playing a key role in strengthening the company’s supply chain resilience and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Automotive Components, Wiring Harness, Electrical Components, Engineering Manufacturing, or Industrial Procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies ensuring timely sourcing of raw materials, bought-out parts, consumables, tools, and services.
• Lead vendor identification, evaluation, and development, while driving localization and alternate source development.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and drive annual cost reduction initiatives across the supplier base.
• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) parameters, and lead vendor audits and improvement programs.
• Ensure uninterrupted production through effective material planning and cross-functional coordination with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Stores.

Skills Required:

• Strong strategic sourcing capability to balance cost, quality, and supply reliability.
• Proven commercial negotiation skills with a track record of driving cost savings.
• Demonstrated success in vendor development and long-term supplier relationship management.
• Sound inventory management skills to ensure material availability while optimizing working capital.
• Proficiency in ERP-based procurement systems for data-driven decision-making.

Special Requirements:

• Automotive/Wiring Harness procurement experience is mandatory.
• Strong vendor development and commercial negotiation skills required.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and cost optimization.
• Hands-on experience with SAP