Assistant Manager – Plant Supply & Value Engineering
Synergy Resource Solutions View all jobs
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Rs. 6,00,000-8,40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
This role is responsible for end-to-end procurement strategy, vendor performance management, material planning, and value engineering initiatives that ensure uninterrupted plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality for our baby D2C brand.The position requires a strong analytical mindset, cross-functional coordination skills, and the ability to take ownership of both operational execution and strategic sourcing initiatives.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Procurement & Component Sourcing
- Lead sourcing and procurement of plastics (PP, ABS, HDPE, masterbatches, additives) and metal components (fasteners, fabricated/machined parts, springs, tubes, stamped components).
- Oversee procurement of bought-out components and assembly materials.
- Develop procurement strategies to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely supply.
- Identify alternate sourcing channels to reduce dependency and supply risk.
- Manage procurement of plant consumables, MRO items, tools, safety materials, and indirect supplies.
- Source primary and secondary packaging materials.
- Monitor market trends and negotiate strategic contracts with suppliers.
- Evaluate, onboard, and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
- Implement vendor performance metrics (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Compliance) and conduct periodic reviews.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, MOQs, and long-term contracts to ensure cost optimization.
- Work closely with Production and PPC teams to forecast material requirements and optimize inventory levels.
- Drive initiatives to reduce excess/obsolete stock while ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in all documentation (POs, GRNs, supplier records).
- Lead procurement for plant setup, expansion, and machinery installation projects.
- Source molds, dies, fixtures, utilities, and infrastructure materials.
- Prepare comparative statements, lead negotiations, and coordinate with Engineering and Project teams for timely execution.
- Drive value engineering initiatives in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.
- Optimize material usage, reduce production costs, and improve component designs.
- Prepare procurement MIS, cost analysis, and strategic reports for management.
- Ensure procurement processes comply with SOPs and internal audits.
- 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing procurement/supply chain, preferably in plastics and metals.
- Strong knowledge of plastic materials, metal fabrication, and assembly manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience in CapEx/project procurement and plant-level supply chain operations.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- ERP proficiency (SAP / Oracle / Tally or similar).
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
- Strategic sourcing and value engineering mindset
- Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
- Vendor development & long-term partnership management
- Inventory optimization and production continuity focus
- High ownership, accountability, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced D2C manufacturing environment
- Mediclaim for employee along with spouse and child (upto 2)
- Personal accidental Insurance of employee
- No sandwich leave policy
- Flexible working hours
- Performance Bonus to Best performers in every quarter
- Paid Maternal & Paternal leaves
- Yearly performance appraisal
- All perks and Leaves are given from the day of joining , no restrictions during probation period
- Fun employee engagement activities every month
- CSR activities done on monthly basis
- Employee Birthday and Work Anniversary Celebrations
- Employee friendly culture to encourage good work life balance