eSmart Energy Ltd (Energy Efficiency & IoT Startup)
Website:
esmartlighting.com
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Job Description
Job Title: Manager – Purchase,Procurement
Department: Purchase
Location: Nashik
Reports To:
Company:-eSmart Energy Solutions Ltd
Job Summary
The Manager – Purchase,Procurement will lead the strategic and operational procurement function for an electrical & Electronics products manufacturing facility .This role encompasses sourcing and procurement of production consumables, vendor development and management, inventory planning, cost optimization, compliance with procurement processes, SAP-based procurement operations. The position demands strong leadership in supplier relationship management, cross-functional coordination, logistics oversight, and administrative efficiency to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality supply of materials essential for production and maintenance, along with smooth day-to-day office operations.
Key Responsibilitie
1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and source consumables including electrical & Electronics
- production items, mechanical fasteners, packaging materials, PPE, and ESD protection items.
- Develop and maintain a consumables master list with specifications, usage frequency, and approved vendors.
- Execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, including MRO items and spares.
- Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and qualify sources for strategic categories.
2. Vendor Development & Management
- Identify and onboard reliable vendors through market research, RFQs, and technical evaluations.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Conduct vendor audits for quality, capacity, and compliance.
- Maintain a vendor performance dashboard tracking delivery adherence, quality issues, and responsiveness.
- Serve as primary liaison for vendor communications and issue resolution.
3. Inventory Planning & Control (SAP-Enabled)
- Collaborate with PPC, stores, and production to forecast material requirements based on BOMs and schedules.
- Implement min-max inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock strategies.
- Monitor stock movement, conduct monthly reconciliations, and schedule cycle counts.
- Use SAP ERP modules (MM/PP) to track real-time inventory, generate procurement triggers, and ensure seamless integration with production planning.
4. Cost Control & Optimization
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, bulk procurement, and long-term agreements.
- Apply Value Engineering (VE) and Value Analysis (VA) principles to reduce procurement costs without compromising quality.
- Benchmark prices and negotiate competitive rates with suppliers.
- Track and report monthly savings achieved through procurement strategies.
5. Procurement Process Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to internal procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and documentation standards.
- Maintain accurate records of POs, invoices, delivery challans, and GRNs.
- Support internal and external audits with complete documentation and compliance reports.
- Ensure SAP-based workflows are followed for purchase requisitions, approvals, and PO generation.
6. Supplier Logistics & Delivery Oversight
- Ensure timely and safe delivery of materials from vendors to factory or site.
- Arrange transportation or pickup as per PO terms and urgency.
- Track shipments and resolve delays or discrepancies.
- Maintain delivery logs and ensure proper documentation (delivery notes, challans, inspection reports).
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with production, stores, finance, PPC, and site teams for material alignment, invoice processing, and delivery schedules.
- Participate in weekly operations meetings to align procurement with production goals.
- Leverage SAP reporting tools for cross-functional visibility on procurement and inventory status.
9. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain a centralized procurement database with vendor profiles, purchase history, price trends, and delivery performance.
- Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports for management review.
- Ensure digital and physical filing of all procurement and administrative documents.
- Prepare SAP-based MIS reports for procurement, inventory, and vendor performance.
10. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all procured items meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Adhere to company protocols for PPE, ESD safety, and hazardous material handling.
- Promote safe handling, storage, and usage practices across the supply chain.
Competencies & Skills
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Hands-on experience in SAP ERP (MM, PP, FI modules) for procurement, inventory, and reporting
- Expertise in procurement workflows and compliance documentation
- Analytical skills for cost optimization and inventory planning
- Leadership in cross-functional coordination and supplier relationship management
- Administrative management for facilities, contracts, and budgets
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