Asst Mgr – Purchase - Duroflex

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager – Purchase is responsible for driving cost-effective procurement, developing a reliable supply base, and ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support smooth operations. The role requires strong commercial acumen, supplier management capability, inventory oversight, and data-driven decision-making. The position will support the organization in achieving YoY cost savings, improving vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Achieve cost-reduction targets through structured negotiation and supplier consolidation.

• Perform cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking, and spend analytics.

• Forecast price and market trends to anticipate shifts in buyer–supplier dynamics.

• Identify, evaluate, and partner with reliable vendors and manufacturers.

• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and timely delivery.

• Track and report key supplier performance metrics, escalating risks proactively.

• Monitor and forecast material requirements and levels of demand.

• Determine order quantities and delivery schedules to ensure material availability.

• Maintain constant visibility on stock levels to support effective inventory planning.

• Track, measure, and improve forecast accuracy through corrective actions.

• Track, measure, and analyze purchase expenditures and procurement KPIs.

• Produce reports, dashboards, and statistics on spending, savings, and vendor performance.

• Use SAP, Excel and data management tools to support procurement governance and decision-making.

• Lead compliance audits of procurement processes to ensure adherence to standards.

• Maintain accuracy and completeness in documentation for purchased goods and services.

• Support digitalization initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and visibility.

• Provide direction and motivation to the team to drive outcomes on

  • On-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery

  • Year-on-year cost saving

  • Inventory management

  • Supplier compliance and digitalization

Person Specification / Skills & Competencies Required:

• 7–10 years of purchasing/procurement experience in manufacturing, textiles, home furnishings, furniture, or white goods appliances.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Excel and data management is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of vendor development, demand forecasting, inventory management, and category sourcing.

• Expertise in negotiation, contracting, and supply base management.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.

• High proficiency in analytics and reporting tools; comfort working with numbers and data.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong ownership mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.