Manager - Domestic Purchase

Zebronics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebronics in Chennai is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end domestic sourcing, vendor development, negotiations, purchase orders, and material planning.

You will develop procurement strategies, optimise costs, build a strong supplier base, manage inventory, and guide a team to achieve delivery targets while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 9–15 years of experience in domestic purchase/procurement, with leadership exposure.
• Strong background in vendor management, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and procurement operations.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, cost reduction, and vendor development.
• Understanding of procurement, supply chain, inventory, and material management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end domestic procurement activities: sourcing, vendor development, negotiation, purchasing, and material planning.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Onboard reliable domestic vendors and suppliers to build a competitive supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, MOQs, lead times, and contracts to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, benchmarks, and market analysis.
• Manage the PO process and ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitor inventory, consumption, lead times, and schedules to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Develop long-term relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify alternate sources and develop new suppliers for critical materials.
• Track market trends and raw material prices to identify procurement opportunities.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Procurement operations

Cost optimization

Leadership

MS Excel

ERP systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Market analysis

Vendor development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce / Business

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end domestic procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor development, negotiation, purchasing, and material planning.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business requirements, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard reliable domestic vendors and suppliers to build a strong and competitive supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors on pricing, payment terms, credit periods, contracts, MOQ, lead times, and other commercial conditions to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Drive cost reduction and cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, price benchmarking, alternate vendor development, value engineering, and market analysis.
• Manage the complete Purchase Order (PO) process and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials as per business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, consumption patterns, lead times, and procurement schedules to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and strategic suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and service levels, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead vendor development initiatives, including identification of alternate sources and development of new suppliers for critical and high-value materials.
• Track market trends, raw material prices, supplier developments, and industry dynamics to identify procurement opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, approval processes, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, vendor records, contracts, quotations, comparative statements, and purchase-related reports.
• Prepare and present procurement MIS, cost-saving reports, vendor performance reports, and other management dashboards.
• Identify procurement risks and develop contingency plans for critical materials and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team, ensuring effective delegation, performance management, and achievement of departmental targets.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, and SOPs to enhance efficiency, transparency, and cost effectiveness.
• Support management in annual budgeting, procurement planning, cost forecasting, and strategic sourcing decisions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 9-15 years of experience in domestic purchase/procurement, preferably with experience in a managerial or team-leadership role.
• Strong experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and procurement operations.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, cost reduction, and vendor development.
• Strong understanding of procurement, supply chain, inventory, and material management processes.
• Experience in managing and developing a procurement team.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems; experience with procurement modules will be an advantage.
• Fluency in Hindi and English is mandatory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the electronics / consumer durables industry will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, supplier evaluation, pricing, and commercial terms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and deliver procurement objectives within timelines.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a result-oriented approach.