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ASSISTANT MANAGER, PURCHASING

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Carsome Group ASSISTANT MANAGER, PURCHASING

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<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left:-5.75pt;" align="left"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><colgroup><col width="123" /><col width="539" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="border-left:1px solid #000000;height:23.25pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Job Title</td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Assistant Manager, Purchasing</td></tr><tr style="border-left:1px solid #000000;height:24.5pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work Location</td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:0pt 5.75pt 0pt 5.75pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">CARSOME</td></tr></tbody></table></div> <h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;text-align:justify;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">About You</h3><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Assistant Manager, Purchasing<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.<h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Your Day-to-Day</h3><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Operational Supervision & Manpower Planning<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Workforce Coordination:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead Distribution:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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).</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Throughput Optimization:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Sales Conversion & Negotiation<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Funnel Management:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Oversee website-generated leads, ensuring inspectors provide a professional experience that educates customers on the CARSOME process.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Closing & Negotiation:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Retention:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Transaction & Process Coordination<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bidding Oversight:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cross-functional Liaison:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Reporting & Quality Control<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Performance Tracking:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Consolidate and manage weekly reporting for the TCA team, ensuring 100% data accuracy for all inspection reports.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Valuation Support:<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e3849;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:4pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Your Know-How</h3><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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).</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Leadership:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Proven ability to supervise a frontline team and manage performance metrics in a high-pressure environment.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Soft Skills:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills, specifically within the retail automotive sector.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Technical Skills:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;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.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Communication:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Excellent interpersonal skills to align with internal stakeholders (BST, TCA, B2C) and maintain high customer satisfaction.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexibility:<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Must be able to work 6 days a week, including weekends, in a retail/branch-based setting.</li></ul>

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