Assistant Manager – Purchase

23 hours ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Aera Gas Control Systems Pvt Ltd Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Assistant Manager – Purchase / Strategic Sourcing (Automotive | Machined & Electrical Parts) | Pune

Join
Aera Gas Control Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Aera GCS)
— a fast-growing
Tier-2 automotive component manufacturer
specializing in
pneumatic & hydraulic solenoid valve assemblies
. We partner with leading OEMs & Tier-1 suppliers, driving innovation and excellence across the value chain.

We are looking for a
hands-on Assistant Manager – Purchase / Supplier Development & Sourcing
with
4–6 years of experience
in
multi-commodity procurement
and
supplier development
, preferably in the automotive sector.

What You'll Do

  • Develop & manage suppliers for
    machined parts
    ,
    plastics
    ,
    sheet metal
    ,
    rubber
    ,
    springs
    ,
    forgings
    ,
    castings (PDC, SGI)
    , and
    electrical components
    .
  • Lead
    supplier identification
    , audits, qualification & development (domestic & global).
  • Handle
    RFQs, RFPs
    , cost breakdowns (should-costing / ZBC) & commercial negotiations.
  • Track & analyse
    raw material indexes
    (Nalco, CIAM, steel, copper, aluminium) to build cost intelligence.
  • Ensure compliance with
    APQP, PPAP,
    , and
    IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3 / ISO 9001
    standards.
  • Execute
    strategic sourcing
    initiatives — supplier consolidation, localization & long-term contracts.
  • Support
    tooling & capacity planning
    with Engineering & Quality teams.
  • Monitor supplier
    OTD, PPM & cost competitiveness
    and drive improvements.
  • Stay updated on
    global sourcing trends
    , commodity price movements & currency fluctuations.
  • Enhance procurement processes using
    ERP (SAP / Tally)
    , Excel dashboards & digital tools.

What We're Looking For

  • B.E./B.Tech in
    Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering
    (mandatory).
  • 4–6 years
    of relevant experience in
    automotive purchase, sourcing or supplier development
    .
  • Strong exposure to
    multi-commodity procurement
    (mechanical + electrical).
  • Experience with
    APQP / PPAP / supplier audits
    & ERP systems.
  • Excellent
    negotiation
    ,
    costing
    &
    supplier relationship
    skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities & advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Willingness to
    travel
    for supplier visits (domestic & international).
  • Exposure to
    strategic sourcing
    /
    global sourcing
    is a plus.

Location:
Pune (Preference: Pune-based or willing to relocate)

Seniority:
Mid-level (Sourcing Engineer / Purchase Engineer ready to step up are welcome)

Industry:
Automotive, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Industrial Machinery

Why Join Aera GCS

  • Be part of a
    growing Tier-2 automotive organization
    with cutting-edge products.
  • Drive
    strategic supplier development
    across multiple commodities.
  • Work
    directly with leadership
    in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

If you have experience as a
Buyer / Purchase Engineer / Sourcing Engineer / Commodity Buyer
in the automotive sector and are ready to lead supplier development -
apply now


Keywords
: Automotive sourcing, Purchase Engineer, Buyer, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, Machined Parts, Electrical Components, Multi-Commodity Procurement, Should Costing, Cost Breakdown, ERP SAP, Global Sourcing.

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