Deputy Manager - Purchase

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Purchase Company: Sl Lumax Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership \& Operations: Lead and supervise the procurement (buyer) team. * Material Planning \& Scheduling: Schedule, plan, and arrange domestic parts and materials aligned with production and operational requirements. * Purchase Execution: Ensure timely material procurement as per purchase requisitions and production priorities in coordination with PPC and production teams. * Vendor \& Supply Chain Monitoring: Monitor supplier delivery schedules, follow up for on\-time delivery, and track supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and responsiveness. * Cross\-Functional Coordination: + Partner with stores and goods receipt teams to confirm the arrival of ordered items. + Coordinate with the Quality department to resolve supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions. * Vendor Development: Support vendor development initiatives and maintain strong long\-term relationships with suppliers. * Budgeting \& Planning: Assist management in procurement planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities. * Compliance \& Standards: + Maintain strict adherence to company procurement policies and audit standards. + Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable legal/statutory requirements. Work Location: Talegaon-Dabhade, India Availability: Full time

Key Skills \& Competencies * Procurement Expertise: In\-depth knowledge of procurement processes for direct, indirect materials, and services. * Technical \& ERP Proficiency: Hands\-on experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP MM module). * Inventory Control: Good understanding of inventory control, consumption patterns based on BOM (Bill of Materials), and MRO. * Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills. * Industry Experience: Exposure to Tier\-1 automotive culture with domain familiarity in plastic injection, painted, and proprietary parts. Key Skills: SAP MM, Procurement Salary: INR 1e+06 - 1.3e+06 per yearly