Purchase Officer: 1 Candidate
Job Description:
- Procurement & Purchase Activity: Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic components, PLC/HMI/automation hardware, fabrication items and other project-specific BOM items for SPM and assembly line automation projects.
- Negotiations: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and credit terms with suppliers and vendors to secure the best commercial terms without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
- Material Availability: Plan and track material requirements against project BOMs and delivery schedules; follow up proactively with vendors to ensure hassle-free, timely material availability and avoid delays to production or project timelines.
- Vendor Development & Quotation Approval: Identify and add new vendors to the approved vendor base; ensure a minimum of 3 comparative quotations are obtained and placed for approval before finalizing any purchase order, in line with company purchase policy.
- Project Data Management on Konem Cloud: Maintain organized, project-wise records of purchase orders, vendor quotations, rate comparisons and vendor correspondence on the Konem Cloud folder structure, for easy retrieval, tracking and audit.
- Purchase Order Processing: Raise, track and close purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, rates and commercial terms.
- Inventory & Stores Coordination: Coordinate with stores to monitor stock levels of frequently used components and plan reorder points to avoid stock-outs affecting project schedules.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure reliability, priority servicing and consistent quality.
- Cost Analysis & Reporting: Track purchase costs against quoted/budgeted BOM values, report variances, and maintain vendor rate history for benchmarking future negotiations.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with the engineering, project and accounts teams to align procurement with project timelines, technical specifications and payment schedules.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all purchases comply with company purchase policy; maintain proper documentation (PO, GRN, invoices) to support accounts/Tally entries.
- Market Research: Track market trends and pricing for key components and materials to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Requirements
Graduate/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management
Proven work experience as a Purchase Officer/Purchase Executive, preferably in an SPM, automation or engineering manufacturing environment
Strong negotiation, vendor management and analytical skills
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC/automation components used in SPM and assembly line automation projects preferred
Ability to read and interpret BOMs, drawings and technical specifications
Good IT skills (MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with Tally for purchase/accounts coordination is an advantage
Strong follow-up, coordination and organisational skills
Ability to maintain accurate purchase records and manage documentation on cloud-based systems
Good communication skills to liaise with vendors, engineering and accounts teams
Relevant Experience: 3-5 years
CTC RANGE: [To be finalized based on interview]
Requirement: Urgent
Pay: ₹33,000.00 - ₹43,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Education:
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
