Manager - Purchase

Job Title: Manager – Purchase (EMS Industry)

Location: Mysuru

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and result-driven Purchase Manager with strong experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, material planning, supplier management, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted production and cost optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management

• Manage complete procurement lifecycle: PR → RFQ → PO → GRN → Invoice → Payment.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
  
• Monitor and control procurement spend and payment cycles.
  

2. Material Planning & MRP

• Drive material planning based on MRP outputs and production schedules.
  
• Analyse and act on MRP exception messages (shortages, excess, reschedules).
  
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid line stoppages.
  

3. Purchase Planning & Governance

• Develop and govern purchase plans aligned with production and business forecasts.
  
• Track procurement KPIs like OTD (On-Time Delivery), lead time, and cost savings.
  
• Ensure adherence to approved BOM and procurement budgets.
  

4. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop global and local suppliers.
  
• Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
  
• Lead price negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements.
  
• Ensure strong vendor relationships and risk diversification.
  

5. Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance working capital and production needs.
  
• Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
  
• Improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
  

6. Category Procurement (Hands-on)

• Manage procurement of:
  
  • Electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, passives)
    
  • Cables and connectors
    
  • Electrical & Electromechanical parts
    
  • Mechanical components
    
• Handle both import and domestic sourcing, including logistics coordination.
  

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–4 procurement associates.
  
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and drive capability development.
  
• Ensure high team productivity and accountability.
  

8. Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive automation initiatives in procurement (ERP, P2P tools, dashboards).
  
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
  
• Implement best practices for procurement efficiency and transparency.
  

9. Risk Management

• Identify supply chain risks (single sourcing, long lead items, geopolitical risks).
  
• Develop mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, buffer stock, and supplier diversification.
  
• Ensure continuity of supply in volatile market conditions.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the EMS supply chain and electronic components sourcing
  
• Expertise in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
  
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability
  
• Understanding of global sourcing and import regulations
  
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical) or Supply Chain
  
• 12–16years of experience in procurement within EMS/electronics manufacturing
  
• Proven experience in handling end-to-end procurement and supplier management
  
• Experience in managing teams and driving procurement KPIs
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero/Minimal production line stoppages due to material shortages
  
• Inventory turnover ratio improvement
  
• Cost savings / PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
  
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  
• Reduction in excess and obsolete inventory