Junior Purchase Executive

Independent Recruitment Consultant (freelancer); Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Recruitment Consultant (freelancer) in Pune seeks a procurement professional to manage New Product Development sourcing, supplier evaluation, and PO management for manufacturing operations in India.

You will coordinate with R&D, production, and logistics to ensure timely deliveries, quality compliance, and cost optimization, while maintaining vendor records and regular reports.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in purchasing or procurement is required.
• Must be able to identify and evaluate suppliers effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development: identify and develop products with production and R&D.
• Vendor sourcing & management: evaluate new vendors and audit capabilities.
• Quotation & negotiation: obtain quotations and negotiate terms.
• Procurement & PO management: create/release POs and ensure specs.
• Import & logistics: handle imports, shipping, customs docs, and freight.
• Quality & production: coordinate with factory teams to prevent downtime.
• Reporting & records: maintain vendor data and cost comparisons.

Skills

Vendor development

Negotiation

Coordination

ERP (SAP/Tally)

Communication (English, Hindi)

Analytical thinking

Purchasing experience

Tools

SAP

Tally

Job description

Job Description

New Product Development:

Identify and develop new products in coordination with the production and R&D teams.

Evaluate and finalize suppliers capable of meeting technical and quality requirements.

Arrange samples and approvals before mass production.

Vendor Sourcing & Management:

Source and evaluate new vendors, for materials, components, and machinery.

Conduct factory visits and supplier audits to assess capabilities and quality systems.

Develop long-term supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Quotation & Negotiation:

Obtain competitive quotations from multiple suppliers.

Analyze pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and technical compliance.

Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best cost and quality balance.

Procurement & Purchase Order Management:

Create and release purchase orders in line with approved requisitions and budgets.

Ensure accuracy in item specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Follow up with vendors for order confirmation, dispatch, and documentation.

Import & Logistics Coordination:

Handle imports from China and other countries, including shipping, customs documentation, and freight coordination.

Track shipments to ensure timely arrival and clearance.

Quality & Production Support:

Coordinate with factory teams and machine operators to identify part or material requirements.

Ensure timely procurement of spares, tools, and consumables to prevent production downtime.

Reporting & Record Keeping:

Maintain vendor database, purchase records, and cost comparison sheets.

Prepare regular reports on procurement status, supplier performance, and pending orders.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Vendor development and negotiation skills


• Strong coordination and follow-up abilities


• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP / Tally / etc.)


• Communication skills (English, Hindi,)


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset


• Experience: Proven work experience in a purchasing or procurement role is required.


• Other attributes: Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure are also highly valued.