Asst. Manager - Materials

Posted:
1/5/2026, 7:48:49 AM

Location(s):
Pune, Maharashtra, India ⋅ Maharashtra, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

What you will do

  • Must have knowledge of Material requirement planning in a Manufacturing setup.

  • Preferably should have Experience in techno-commercial purchase of Direct material (DM), Indirect material (IDM) and services in a Manufacturing setup; Exposure to HVAC industry will be an added advantage.

How you will do it

  • Ensuring consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.

  • Material requirement planning- MRP running & PR/ demand generation.

  • Study of Purchase Requisition- DM/IDM.

  • Research/ source potential vendors for required goods & services (DM/IDM) and Send RFI/ RFQ/ RFP (Request for Information/ Quotation/ Proposal) to the suppliers.

  • Compare and evaluate techno-commercial offers from suppliers.

  • Negotiate pricing & terms of agreement applicable to the Order and send Comparative statement for approval.

  • Maintain approved prices in SAP wherever applicable.

  • Converting Purchase requisitions to Purchase Order in SAP as per approved prices.

  • Scheduling, tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery of materials with regular follow-up.

  • Just in time (JIT) items planning & scheduling.

  • Co-ordinate with Stores for on-time GRN and proper storage.

  • Maintaining System Hygiene and Manage inventory issues.

  • Monitor stock levels of consumables, hardware, and other c class items; place orders as needed to ensure availability.

  • Take lead in solving critical material shortage problems.

  • Rejection handling- Communicate to Supplier, tracking return material, informing supplier on returned material. Timey replacement of rejected material.

  • Monitoring of pending payment of supplier & co-ordinate with accounts department of timely release of payment.

  • Vendor visits, vendor development, new vendor onboarding- Co-ordinate with new supplier for required documentation; create vendor add request in MDG after receipt of required approvals from procurement and documents from supplier.

  • Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.

  • Prepare reports on purchase, including cost analysis, spend analysis, inventory analysis etc.

  • Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns; Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.

What we look for

  • Should possess 7-8 years’ experience in Material planning/ Procurement; preferably in Manufacturing/ HVAC domain.

  • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)

  • Should have exposure to ISO standards & procedures.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP – SAP

  • Proficiency in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

  • Understanding of overall supply chain procedures

  • Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.

  • Negotiation skills.

  • Any Graduate preferably Diploma/Degree in Engineering.