Assistant Manager-Purchase

For the position of Assistant Manager Purchase - Fulfillment

Location: Vasai

Reporting To: Mr Ziyaur Rehman

About Evolute group -

Asst Mgr Purchase: Being the part team purchase of the product company, you will play key role in bringing about Direct and In-Direct Purchase of Evolute Group.

The opportunity:

This position is on Assistant Manager Category. The candidate should have ownership/leadership roles prior than this in line with respect to operations and material sourcing initiatives. It is fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-business organization by brining material purchase, sourcing, operation, adopting new technologies and teamwork towards operation excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Strategic responsibilities –

• Standardize Procurement Processes: Drive material procurement through well-defined SOPs and SAP workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Production, Quality, Finance, IMPEX and Logistics teams to ensure timely material availability for internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Cost Optimization: Develop plans and processes to minimize purchasing costs through effective vendor negotiations and strategic sourcing.
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates on procurement KPIs, cost savings, and fulfilment status to the Purchase Head via Power BI Dashboard.

2. Functional responsibilities –

A. Team Leadership

• Engage and motivate the Purchase Executive team.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.

B. Operational Purchase

• Ensure smooth Procure-to-Pay cycle in SAP.
• Release POs for group companies and monitor delivery schedules.
• Submit fortnightly cash flow plans to Accounts for vendor payments.

C. Vendor Management

• Develop Strategic Partnerships Alliance Ecosystem.
• Negotiate prices, commercial terms, and delivery timelines with existing and new vendors.
• Conduct vendor assessment audits for technology, infrastructure, and compliance.
• Improve supplier performance score to 95%+ through RCA and corrective actions.

D. Compliance Documentation

• Maintain ISO, TQM other Audit related documentation.
• Ensure sustainable sourcing and adherence to compliance standards.

E. Costing Analysis

• Perform detailed product costing, including taxes, freight, inflation, and other factors.
• Support cost reduction and value creation initiatives.

F. Internal Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Finance, and Logistics for timely fulfilment.

To qualify for the role, you must have –

• Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 5–7 years of experience in purchase activities in Electronics Product Manufacturing and Battery Pack Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas), MS Word, Outlook, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Typing speed: 30+ words per minute.
• Language proficiency: Hindi, Marathi, English (written and spoken).

Key attributes for success –

• Self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable managing procurement in ambiguity.
• Customer-centric approach and strong vendor collaboration skills.
• Understanding of budgets and business planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours when required.
• Awareness of technological changes in the electronics industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in vendor agreements/contracts.
• Knowledge of electronics product manufacturing processes.

You will earn brownie points if you have

• Part of Team as a material procurement / sourcing of developing a Evolute Group Products Raw Materials and/or platform based on cutting edge future technologies.
• Knowledge of Global technologies and regulatory issues/compliance (Example what is used in say Africa, Latin America)
• Working experience with both product and services technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 5–7 years of experience in purchase activities in Electronics Product Manufacturing and Battery Pack Manufacturing.