
Assistant Manager – Purchase
1 day ago
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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