Deputy Manager - Procurement

Deputy Manager - Procurement

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As Deputy Manager - Procurement within Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's Automotive Division, you will take ownership of the end-to-end material procurement and planning processes for casting and forging parts critical to vehicle and aggregate production including engine, transmission, and axle components. Key deliverables include:

• Material Procurement & Planning: Develop and execute precise procurement strategies for casting and forging materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory targets.
• IT Tool Utilization: Employ advanced IT tools such as DBM, LTP, and MRP systems to facilitate accurate demand forecasting, capacity planning, and order management.
• Supplier Capacity Planning & Collaboration: Assess supplier capabilities in relation to material demand, proactively identifying and escalating potential capacity gaps to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels to balance cost-efficiency with the risk of stockouts, applying robust processes to track and monitor stock movements.
• Change Management: Lead and manage change initiatives within the Engineering (EN) process, ensuring seamless integration of process improvements and minimizing operational disruptions.
• Cost Optimization: Drive cost-saving initiatives across packaging, material procurement, and logistics operations through innovative solution design and stakeholder coordination.
• Packaging & Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee packaging standards and logistics strategies that reduce costs and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and industry standards, contributing to continuous quality improvement.

This role demands a dynamic approach to supply chain challenges and emphasizes teamwork, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail to support manufacturing excellence and business growth.

Preferred Industries

Automotive Industry

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical; Bachelor of Engineering in Production; Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile

General Experience

3 - 5 years of relevant Work Experience

Critical Experience

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical ThinkingCapacity PlanningCommunication SkillsCost ManagementConsumer FocusInventory ManagementISO TS 16949 - Quality ManagementManagement Information System (MIS)Microsoft OfficeNetwork AdministrationPeople ManagementRisk AssessmentSAPSupplier ManagementSupply Chain Management (SCM)Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)NetworkingRisk Management

System Generated Secondary Skills

Experience Level

Mid Level