Purchase & Supply Chain Manager

Job Title
Purchase & Supply Chain Manager
Location
Bangalore, India
Department
Operations / Supply Chain / Procurement
Reports To
Managing Director
Job Summary
The Purchase & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for electromechanical manufacturing, including raw materials, bought-out components, sub-contracting, inventory planning, vendor development, and logistics. The role ensures cost-effective sourcing, uninterrupted material availability, supplier quality compliance, and on-time delivery to support production of hermetically sealed relays, switches, relay sockets, pilot control grips, and allied products.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Plan and execute procurement of raw materials, electronic and electromechanical components, metals, glass-to-metal seals, plastics, springs, coils, terminals, packaging materials, etc.
Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers for cost, quality, delivery, and payment terms.
Develop and manage approved vendor lists in line with quality and compliance requirements.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and long-term contracts.
Ensure compliance with purchase policies, budgets, and audit requirements.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Ensure uninterrupted material supply to meet production plans and customer delivery schedules.
Monitor and optimize inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG) to balance service levels and working capital.
Implement MRP / ERP-based planning and forecasting.
Track and control lead times, safety stock, and reorder levels.
Coordinate with production planning for demand fluctuations.
Vendor Development & Quality Coordination
Identify, evaluate, and develop critical suppliers for precision and hermetic components.
Work closely with Quality Assurance on supplier audits, PPAPs, corrective actions, and rejection control.
Ensure suppliers comply with ISO, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost).
Logistics & Compliance
Manage inbound logistics, freight forwarding, and customs clearance (if applicable).
Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, GST, documentation, and statutory norms.
Optimize logistics costs and improve transit efficiency.
Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with Production, Design, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams.
Support new product development (NPD) by sourcing new materials and suppliers.
Provide inputs for make-or-buy decisions.
Reporting & MIS
Track and report purchase costs, inventory turns, supplier performance, and supply risks.
Prepare monthly MIS and management reports.
Highlight risks and propose mitigation plans for supply disruptions.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial)
MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management preferred
Experience
15–20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Prior experience in electromechanical / electronics / precision manufacturing is highly desirable
Experience handling critical components and long lead-time items
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Knowledge of electromechanical components and manufacturing processes
Expertise in ERP / MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar)
Cost analysis and budgeting
Inventory planning and control
Supplier quality coordination
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Preferred Industry Exposure
Relays, switches, connectors, sensors, or precision electromechanical products
Aerospace, defense, automotive electronics, industrial automation (preferred but not mandatory)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Material availability and line stoppage reduction
Cost savings and purchase price variance
Inventory turnover and working capital control
Supplier OTD and quality performance
Compliance and audit performance

Work arrangement
No