Executive - Procurement

Madura Coats; Madurai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group in Madurai, India, is seeking an Executive - Procurement to drive sourcing for Interlining, pre-cut products, zips, and RM for the Indian market. You will identify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery while upholding cost and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years in sourcing, strong communication, SAP MM knowledge, and expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes while collaborating with Finance and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sourcing and vendor management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with stakeholder collaboration.
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• SAP MM module knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify and maintain supplier relationships for quality and timely delivery.
• Purchase Order Processing: Create and manage purchase orders per internal policies.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve cost savings.
• Market Research: Monitor trends and benchmark suppliers.
• Vendor Count Consolidation: Develop sourcing of new vendors.
• New product development: Coordinate between commercial teams and vendors.
• Import Shipment Clearance: Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs for clearance.
• Contract Management: Draft and manage procurement contracts.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Align with Finance, Supply Chain and Quality.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate KPI reports for decision-making.

Skills

Supplier Management

Purchase Order Processing

Cost Optimization

Market Research

Vendor Count Consolidation

New product development

Import Shipment Clearance

Contract Management

Compliance & Documentation

Risk Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Reporting & Analysis

Education

B.Tech Textile

Tools

SAP MM Module

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title: Executive - Procurement
Location: Madurai

Role Purpose:

To manage the procurement process for Interlining & pre-cut products, Zips and New product development (RM) for India by understanding business needs, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery. Responsible for maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding quality and compliance standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supplier Management - Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Purchase Order Processing - Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Cost Optimization - Negotiate pricing and payment terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Market Research - Monitor market trends and conduct supplier benchmarking to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Vendor Count Consolidation - Develop innovative sourcing of new vendors.
• New product development - Product development coordination between commercial and vendors.
• Import Shipment Clearance - Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs agents to ensure timely and compliant clearance of imported goods.
• Contract Management - Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts for sub-contractors to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Documentation - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records.
• Risk Management - Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including delays, quality issues or vendor failures.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain and Quality teams to align with business needs.
• Reporting & Analysis - Generate procurement KPI reports and analyse data to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Tech Textile with minimum 2+ years relevant work experience in sourcing and vendor management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in MS Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Timely completion and execution of tasks
• Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Processes.

Desirable:

• B. Tech Textile.
• Knowledge about Textile raw materials sourcing.
• Data analytics using Power BI or Tableau.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.