Head Materials Management - Rane (Madras) Limited - SLD

Job description

**Experience : 18 to 22 years** **Location : Puducherry (Thirubhuvanai)** **Qualification : B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering / MBA (Supply Chain Management)** **Responsibilities :** - **Lead end-to-end material management activities including sourcing, procurement, planning, stores and supply chain operations.** - **Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, consumables, packing materials and project-related items.** - **Develop sourcing strategies and identify reliable suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery improvement.** - **Monitor supplier performance and follow up for on-time delivery to meet production requirements.** - **Manage import/local procurement activities and ensure statutory and commercial compliance.** - **Drive cost reduction, localization, value engineering, and inventory optimization initiatives.** - **Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, FIFO practices, slow-moving and non-moving inventory.** - **Ensure ERP/SAP system accuracy for procurement, inventory, and material transactions.** - **Develop vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term business support.** - **Ensure compliance with safety, quality systems, IATF/ISO standards, and company procedures.** **Desired Profile :** - **Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, and stores operations.** - **Knowledge of ERP/SAP systems, commercial terms and supply chain processes.** - **Strong leadership, team handling, negotiation, and coordination skills.**