Assistant Procurement Manager

Company Profile: Leading Container Glass Manufacturing CompanyPosition: Category Manager – Capex, Engineering Spares, MRO, Fuel & Service ContractsJob Location: MumbaiJob Responsibilities:Procurement activities for Capex, Engineering Spares, MRO & Raw Materials for multiple manufacturing plants.To understand plant requirements and ensure timely sourcing of critical materials, engineering spares, refractories, utilities, instrumentation, electrical items, and steel.To identify and develop reliable suppliers, OEMs, authorized dealers, and distributors for MRO consumables, lubricants, and engineering products.To negotiate and finalize Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs), service agreements, labour contracts, and utility contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement.To monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply conditions and take proactive actions to optimize procurement costs.To benchmark costs with industry standards and explore both domestic and international sourcing opportunities for better value and efficiency.To coordinate with plant teams for Capex and Opex requirements and maintain adequate inventory levels of critical items.To manage procurement activities through ERP/SAP systems and ensure smooth execution of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.To ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, legal requirements, and audit standards.To prepare MIS reports, procurement analysis, and management updates on a regular basis.To work closely with cross-functional teams and support vendor development initiatives through regular supplier and plant visits.Qualifications:Graduate / Post Graduate with 10+ years of experience in Capex, Engineering Spares, MRO Procurement, preferably from Container Glass, Packaging, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Process Industries.Gujarati Speaking Candidate Preferred.Should have strong knowledge of engineering spares, refractories, utilities, and service contract management.Experience in vendor consolidation, cost benchmarking, and import/export processes.Familiarity with legal frameworks governing service and labour contracts.Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP systems.Competencies required: Technical Procurement, Raw Materials, Contract Management, Cost Optimisation, Vendor Consolidation, Import/Trade Compliance, ERP/SAP Proficiency, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethics & ComplianceContact:Rina Arun+91 9904322770rina@uhr.co.in