ASSISTANT MANAGER, PURCHASING

<div dir="ltr" align="left" style="margin:0px 0px 0px -5.75pt;font-size:17px;"><table style="margin:0px;border-width:medium;border-style:none;"><tbody style="margin:0px;border-style:solid;"><tr style="border-left:1px solid rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;border-bottom-color:inherit;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0px;height:23.25pt;"><td style="border-left:1px solid #000000;margin:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);border-style:solid;border-width:0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Job Title</span></p></td><td style="border-left:1px solid #000000;margin:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);border-style:solid;border-width:0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Assistant Manager, Purchasing</span></p></td></tr><tr style="border-left:1px solid rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;border-bottom-color:inherit;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0px;height:24.5pt;"><td style="border-left:1px solid #000000;margin:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);border-style:solid;border-width:0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work Location</span></p></td><td style="border-left:1px solid #000000;margin:0px;border-color:rgb(0,0,0);border-style:solid;border-width:0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;line-height:1.2;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">CARSOME</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bf901cec-7fff-39a8-b1c6-2876aafd8802" style="margin:0px;"><br style="margin:0px;" /><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:13pt;font-weight:700;white-space:pre-wrap;text-align:justify;">About You</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin:12pt 0px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven </span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assistant Manager, Purchasing</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to oversee our inspection and procurement operations. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of the inspection workforce, ensuring that every lead—whether inbound, outbound, or web-generated—is converted with speed and precision. You are an expert in workflow management, a persuasive negotiator, and a hands-on leader who can manage complex scheduling while maintaining high-volume transaction targets in a fast-paced retail environment.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="margin:14pt 0px 4pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:13pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Your Day-to-Day</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="margin:12pt 0px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Operational Supervision & Manpower Planning</span></p><ul style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:12pt 0px 0pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Workforce Coordination:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Manage and execute daily manpower schedules for inbound and outbound inspectors across all channels (BST, NCD Corp, B2B, and Website) to ensure 100% operational coverage.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead Distribution:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Assign new leads to the appropriate inspectors in real-time and monitor progress to ensure strict adherence to Turnaround Time (TAT) and Service Level Agreements (SLA).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px 12pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Throughput Optimization:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Monitor operational capacity daily to ensure inspection completion times remain within the 20–35 minute benchmark, adjusting assignments during peak periods.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin:12pt 0px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Sales Conversion & Negotiation</span></p><ul style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:12pt 0px 0pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Funnel Management:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Oversee website-generated leads, ensuring inspectors provide a professional experience that educates customers on the CARSOME process.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Closing & Negotiation:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Actively lead and support inspectors in post-inspection negotiations to secure vehicle purchases and hit monthly procurement KPIs.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px 12pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Retention:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Drive daily follow-up activities with pending customers to increase deal confirmation rates or drive participation in bidding sessions.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin:12pt 0px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Transaction & Process Coordination</span></p><ul style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:12pt 0px 0pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bidding Oversight:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Manage the post-bidding communication cycle, ensuring customers receive timely results and facilitating the offer acceptance/rejection process.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px 12pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cross-functional Liaison:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Partner closely with the BST team to secure appointment slots and ensure a seamless handoff for successful transactions.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin:12pt 0px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Reporting & Quality Control</span></p><ul style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:12pt 0px 0pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Performance Tracking:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Consolidate and manage weekly reporting for the TCA team, ensuring 100% data accuracy for all inspection reports.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px 12pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Valuation Support:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(46,56,73);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Assist the B2C CC team with rapid car value estimations to expedite customer decisions and improve the overall conversion rate.</span></p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="margin:14pt 0px 4pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:13pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Your Know-How</span></h3><ul style="margin:0px;font-size:17px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:12pt 0px 0pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Minimum 3–5 years of experience in automotive procurement, sales management, or branch operations (prior experience in a supervisory role is preferred).</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Leadership:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Proven ability to supervise a frontline team and manage performance metrics in a high-pressure environment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Soft Skills:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills, specifically within the retail automotive sector.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Technical Skills:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Proficient in tracking operational metrics and managing scheduling tools/spreadsheets; ability to interpret data to improve daily output.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Communication:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Excellent interpersonal skills to align with internal stakeholders (BST, TCA, B2C) and maintain high customer satisfaction.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family:DarwinSans, 'Noto Sans Variable';margin:0pt 0px 12pt;color:rgb(42,51,62);line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexibility:</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;margin:0px;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Must be able to work 6 days a week, including weekends, in a retail/branch-based setting.</span></p></li></ul>