Assistant Manager - Materials Management

Job description

Role & responsibilities Main Commodities: (Aluminium Die Casting, Forging, Machining, Steel, Iron castings, turned parts, Plastic etc) • Manage end-to-end import procurement activities including sourcing, RFQ processing, commercial negotiations, purchase order placement, and supplier follow-up. • Coordinate with overseas suppliers for procurement of raw materials, components, capital equipment, tooling, and engineering items as per business requirements. • Handle import documentation including Purchase Orders, Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bill of Lading/Airway Bills, and customs-related documents. • Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, and logistics service providers to ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported materials. • Monitor shipment schedules, transit timelines, customs clearance status, and material availability to support uninterrupted production and project requirements. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers while ensuring compliance with quality, cost, delivery, and regulatory requirements. • Track commodity price movements, foreign exchange trends, and international market developments to support cost-effective procurement decisions. • Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, Stores, and SCM teams for import planning, material scheduling, and issue resolution. • Prepare procurement MIS reports, import cost analyses, shipment tracking reports, and supplier performance reviews for management reporting. • Drive cost optimization initiatives through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, localization opportunities, freight optimization, and process improvements. Preferred candidate profile • 7-10 years of experience in Import Purchase, International Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain functions within Automotive, Auto Components, Engineering, or Manufacturing industries. • Hands-on experience in handling imports procurement of commodities such as Bearings, Oil Seals, Steel Forgings, Turned Parts, Machined Components, and industrial consumables. • Good knowledge of import-export procedures, customs regulations, INCOTERMS, international logistics, and documentation requirements. • Experience in coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, customs clearing agents, and logistics partners. • Strong commercial negotiation skills with exposure to supplier management and international sourcing practices. • Knowledge of foreign currency transactions, landed cost calculations, duty structures, and import cost analysis. • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), MS Excel, procurement MIS, and supply chain reporting tools. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with global suppliers and internal cross-functional teams. • Self-driven professional with a proactive approach towards supplier development, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply chain continuity. • Strong communications in both verbal and email with import suppliers