We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager who can drive cost-effective procurement, strong vendor negotiations, and smooth coordination between stores and accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills, ERP proficiency, and a track record of cost-saving initiatives.
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of proven experience as a Purchase Manager/Procurement Manager in a manufacturing/industrial setup.
- Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated record of cost savings and favorable vendor terms.
- Multilingual: Tamil, English and Hindi preferred for local and pan-India vendor coordination.
- Good working knowledge of ERP purchase modules (PO creation, vendor master, stock/inventory linkage, GRN processing).
- Ability to bridge and coordinate effectively between stores and accounts — ensuring PO-to-GRN-to-invoice matching is smooth and disputes are resolved quickly.
- Strong system/computer skills — MS Excel for cost comparisons, vendor rate analysis, and reporting.
- Good understanding of raw material and consumable procurement cycles (rubber compounds, PU chemicals, packing materials, engineering spares, etc., as applicable).
- Strong follow-up discipline, vendor relationship management, and problem-solving ability.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Negotiation
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors/suppliers to secure the best price, quality, and delivery terms.
- Drive continuous cost-saving initiatives — rate contracts, bulk purchase negotiations, alternate vendor development.
- Identify and onboard new vendors to reduce dependency and strengthen supply reliability.
- Track market price trends for key raw materials and proactively renegotiate terms where beneficial.
ERP & Systems
- Raise and track purchase orders through the ERP system; maintain accurate vendor master and pricing data.
- Ensure PO, GRN, and invoice records are correctly updated and reconciled in the system.
- Generate purchase MIS reports — pending POs, vendor performance, cost variance, savings achieved.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Act as the coordination point between stores and accounts — ensuring GRN entries, invoice matching, and payment follow-ups happen without delays or disputes.
- Coordinate with stores to track stock levels and avoid both overstocking and stock-outs.
- Work with accounts to resolve vendor payment queries, debit notes, and rate discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinate with production/quality teams to understand upcoming material requirements and plan procurement accordingly.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain vendor agreements, rate contracts, and approved vendor list (AVL) documentation.
- Ensure procurement documentation aligns with ISO 9001 requirements; support ISO 14001/45001 documentation where procurement touchpoints apply (e.g., safety gear, environmental compliance materials).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in rubber, polyurethane, or allied industrial manufacturing procurement.
- Experience with Tally ERP or similar systems used for purchase-to-payment cycles.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (Commerce, Business Administration, or Engineering); MBA in Materials Management/Operations is a plus.
Experience
- Purchase/Procurement Management: 3–5 years (Required)
- Tamil and Hindi language proficiency: Preferred
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
