Prasol Chemicals - Assistant Manager - Engineering Purchase

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Engineering Purchase

Experience: 3 to 4 Years (Chemical Industry preferred)

Location: Koparkhairane (Head Office)

Education: B.E. Mechanical / B.Tech

Preferred Qualification: MBA in Supply Chain or Operations

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager - Engineering Purchase to manage procurement operations for engineering materials and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in indirect procurement and material planning within the chemical or process industry, with proven skills in negotiation, vendor management, and SAP B1.

Key Responsibilities (KRA):

- Execute procurement strategies for engineering-related materials and capital goods

- Handle end-to-end indirect procurement processes including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract finalization

- Ensure timely material planning and inventory control to meet operational requirements

- Coordinate with internal teams for requirement gathering and delivery planning

- Negotiate favorable terms including pricing, payment terms, and incoterms with vendors

- Maintain supplier relationships and assess performance regularly

- Monitor and manage procurement documentation and approvals through SAP B1

- Collaborate with finance and warehouse teams to ensure seamless processing of GRNs, payments, and reconciliations

- Drive cost savings and process improvement initiatives

- Prepare procurement reports and analytics for management review

Key Skills Required:

- Strong knowledge of indirect procurement processes

- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

- Proficiency in SAP B1 is mandatory

- Good understanding of payment terms, incoterms, and procurement contracts

- Hands-on experience in material planning and inventory control

- Strong communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams

- Proficient in MS Excel for reporting and analysis