Coats

Assistant Manager – Procurement

Coats

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Ambasamudram • India

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Job Level

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About the role

  • To manage the procurement process for Safety Apparel business in India by understanding business needs, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Responsible for maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding quality and compliance standards.
  • Supplier Management – Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Purchase Order Processing – Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
  • Cost Optimization – Negotiate pricing and payment terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
  • Import Shipment Clearance – Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs agents to ensure timely and compliant clearance of imported goods
  • Contract Management – Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts for sub-contractors to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Compliance & Documentation – Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records.
  • Risk Management – Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including delays, quality issues or vendor failures.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain and Quality teams to align with business needs.
  • Reporting & Analysis – Generate procurement KPI reports and analyse data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Market Research – Monitor market trends and conduct supplier benchmarking to support strategic sourcing decision..

Requirements

  • Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in sourcing and vendor management
  • Should have good written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge in MS Office Excel and PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
  • Timely completion and execution of tasks
  • Knowledge of SAP MM Module
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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