Assistant Manager - Spare Sourcing

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Ensure 100% schedule adherence through effective procurement planning and supplier coordination. Manage procurement and material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of spare parts. Regularly visit suppliers to identify and resolve capacity, quality, and supply-chain bottlenecks. Drive initiatives for freight cost optimization and logistics efficiency improvement. Implement and sustain effective packaging solutions to improve handling, storage, and transportation efficiency. Ensure compliance with applicable taxation, GST, and regulatory requirements related to procurement operations. Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness. Achieve and maintain: 98% Vehicle-Off-Road (VOR) Fill Rate 95% Commercial First Fill Rate (FFR) Collaborate closely with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and Supplier partners to ensure smooth material flow and business continuity. Support inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining desired service levels. Preferred Industries Auto / Auto Equipment Auto Components Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelors of Technology General Experience 4 to 6 Years) Critical Experience Experience in Procurement, Materials Management, or Supply Chain is must. Experience in automotive, auto ancillary, engineering, or continuous manufacturing industries preferred. Functional Competencies Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Inventory & Spare Parts Management Cost Management & Financial Acumen Quality Systems & Supplier Quality Risk Management & Compliance SAP MM Module Supply Chain Planning & Analytics System Generated Core Skills SAP Analytical Thinking Communication Skills System Generated Secondary Skills