Job Title: Senior Purchase Executive
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Job Location: Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 4–8 years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Senior Purchase Executive to manage procurement activities, vendor coordination, material availability, cost control, and timely delivery of materials. The candidate should have strong negotiation skills, good knowledge of vendor development, and the ability to work closely with Production, Stores, Quality, Finance, and other departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers/vendors.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate commercial terms, and finalize orders.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, packing materials, and other requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, dispatch, and timely delivery.
- Monitor purchase prices and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new sources.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, quality, and other commercial conditions.
- Coordinate with Stores, Production, Quality, Finance, and other departments regarding material requirements.
- Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure timely closure.
- Handle supplier-related issues such as delays, quality problems, shortages, and discrepancies.
- Maintain proper purchase records, vendor details, quotations, and related documents.
- Support vendor performance evaluation and periodic supplier reviews.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare purchase reports, MIS, and other procurement-related reports for management.
- Assist in inventory planning and avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Continuously identify alternative suppliers and cost-effective procurement opportunities.
Required Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to compare quotations and evaluate commercial terms.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of inventory and material management will be an added advantage.
Qualification:
Any Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or related sectors will be preferred.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs):
- Purchase cost reduction
- On-time material delivery
- Vendor performance
- Purchase order processing
- Material availability
- Supplier development
- Inventory optimization
- Purchase process compliance
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
- Opportunity to work in a growing organization.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their updated CV/resume with the subject “Senior Purchase Executive” along with their current and expected salary details to [email protected]
Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
