Asst Manager

**Major Responsibilities**: ·         Responsible for Raw material procurement required for valve production. ·         Timely Release of Purchase Order as per PR received from MRP. * Make PO’s for API requirements and follow as per API procedure. ·         Responsible for identifying potential sources for raw material vendors. * Negotiate and finalise prices of new items, price increase/reduction in case of existing items whenever required. * Release trial order, procure samples and get approval. * Ensuring QM lot clearance and relevant feedback to suppliers. ·         Monitor the supplies against schedules for smooth flow of materials to production. ·         Monitor supplier adherence to the schedules and take suitable/alternate actions if required. * Periodically review the condition of patterns / dies and initiate action for capital approval. * Responsible for identification & development of new sources. * Co-ordinate with foundries for pattern layout. * Develop patterns and ensure First sample approval. * Monitor monthly performance thru Supplier delivery rating. * Identify areas of possible improvement and plan actions to reduce cost / improve quality and delivery. * Collaborate with the team members to maintain the documents required for API Spec Q1 manual & procedure.