Manager - Purchase

Job Title:<\/b> Manager \u2013 Purchase (EMS Industry)<\/span>
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Location:<\/b> Mysuru<\/span>
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Department:<\/b> Supply Chain / Procurement<\/span>
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Role Summary<\/b><\/span>
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We are seeking a hands\-on and result\-driven Purchase Manager<\/b> with strong experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)<\/b> industry. The role will be responsible for managing the end\-to\-end Procure\-to\-Pay (P2P) cycle<\/b>, material planning, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production and cost optimisation.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span>
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1. Procure\-to\-Pay (P2P) Management<\/b><\/span>
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  • Manage complete procurement lifecycle<\/b>: PR → RFQ → PO → GRN → Invoice → Payment.
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  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
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  • Monitor and control procurement spend and payment cycles.
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    2. Material Planning & MRP<\/b><\/span>
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    • Drive material planning based on MRP outputs and production schedules<\/b>.
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    • Analyse and act on MRP exception messages<\/b> (shortages, excess, reschedules).
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    • Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid line stoppages.
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      3. Purchase Planning & Governance<\/b><\/span>
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      • Develop and govern purchase plans aligned with production and business forecasts<\/b>.
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      • Track procurement KPIs like OTD (On\-Time Delivery), lead time, and cost savings.
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      • Ensure adherence to approved BOM and procurement budgets.
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        4. Supplier Management<\/b><\/span>
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        • Identify, evaluate, and develop global and local suppliers<\/b>.
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        • Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness<\/b>.
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        • Lead price negotiations, contracts, and long\-term agreements<\/b>.
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        • Ensure strong vendor relationships and risk diversification.
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          5. Inventory Management<\/b><\/span>
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          • Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance working capital and production needs<\/b>.
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          • Monitor slow\-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory<\/b>.
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          • Improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
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            6. Category Procurement (Hands\-on)<\/b><\/span>
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            • Manage procurement of:
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              • Electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, passives)
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              • Cables and connectors
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              • Electrical & Electromechanical parts
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              • Mechanical components
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              • Handle both import and domestic sourcing<\/b>, including logistics coordination.
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                7. Team Leadership<\/b><\/span>
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                • Lead and mentor a team of 3\u20134 procurement associates<\/b>.
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                • Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and drive capability development.
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                • Ensure high team productivity and accountability.
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                  8. Process Improvement & Automation<\/b><\/span>
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                  • Drive automation initiatives in procurement (ERP, P2P tools, dashboards)<\/b>.
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                  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction<\/b>.
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                  • Implement best practices for procurement efficiency and transparency.
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                    9. Risk Management<\/b><\/span>
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                    • Identify supply chain risks (single sourcing, long lead items, geopolitical risks).
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                    • Develop mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, buffer stock, and supplier diversification<\/b>.
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                    • Ensure continuity of supply in volatile market conditions.
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                      Key Skills & Competencies<\/b><\/span>
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                      • Strong knowledge of the EMS supply chain and electronic components sourcing<\/b>
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                      • Expertise in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)<\/b>
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                      • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
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                      • Strong analytical and data\-driven decision\-making ability
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                      • Understanding of global sourcing and import regulations<\/b>
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                      • Leadership and stakeholder management skills
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                        Qualifications & Experience<\/b><\/span>
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                        • Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical) or Supply Chain
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                        • 12\u201316years of experience in procurement within EMS/electronics manufacturing<\/b>
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                        • Proven experience in handling end\-to\-end procurement and supplier management<\/b>
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                        • Experience in managing teams and driving procurement KPIs
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                          Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/b><\/span>
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                          • Zero/Minimal production line stoppages due to material shortages
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                          • Inventory turnover ratio improvement
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                          • Cost savings / PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
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                          • Supplier On\-Time Delivery (OTD)
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                          • Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory
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                            <\/span>Interested candidates may reach out to Careers@cyientdlm.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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