Manager - Buying

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Responsible for material procurement and planning of Casting and Forging parts required for Vehicles and Aggregates, including Engine, Transmission (TM), Axle, and Foundry operations. Effective utilization of IT tools such as DBM, LTP, and MRP for planning, monitoring, and inventory control. Supplier capacity planning in line with material requirements and ensuring timely escalation of capacity gaps or supply constraints. Inventory management to maintain optimum stock levels while ensuring uninterrupted production. Management of Engineering Change Note (ECN/EN) processes and implementation of change management requirements. Driving cost-saving initiatives in Packaging, Material Procurement, and Logistics. Coordinating and implementing packaging cost reduction and logistics optimization projects to achieve departmental cost-saving targets. Cross-functional coordination with suppliers, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability and operational efficiency. Monitoring material supply performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain effectiveness. Preferred Industries Automotive Industry Education Qualification Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile General Experience 3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience System Generated Core Skills Analytical Thinking Capacity Planning Communication Skills Cost Management Consumer Focus Inventory Management ISO TS 16949 - Quality Management Management Information System (MIS) Microsoft Office Network Administration People Management Risk Assessment SAP Supplier Management Supply Chain Management (SCM) Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) Networking Risk Management