Full Time, Permanent role
Location: KADI, GUJARAT
WHO ARE WE?
Amiral Industries is a startup high performance plastics recycling company focused on transforming industrial plastic waste into high-quality recycled granules. With a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and operational excellence, we aim to build long-term partnerships while contributing to a circular economy.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Purchase Executive is responsible for the day-to-day procurement of scrap plastic feedstock and all other materials required to run the recycling plant. The role is the hands on engine behind a steady, cost-effective, and quality-assured flow of post-consumer and post-industrial ABS and other engineering plastic scrap into the factory, working under the guidance of the Plant Head / Procurement Manager.
This role is central to plant continuity: securing reliable feedstock at the right grade, price, and contamination level, building a dependable vendor base across a largely unorganised scrap supply chain, and ensuring every purchase is documented for GST, e-way bill, and EPR traceability requirements.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- A proactive, on-the-ground buyer who is comfortable dealing with scrap dealers, aggregators, and transporters.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the persistence to develop a reliable supplier base.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to track prices, grades, and deliveries without dropping the ball.
- High integrity and a hands on approach, with willingness to spend time on the shop floor and at the weighbridge.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate in any discipline (B.Com / BBA / B.Sc / Diploma or Degree in Engineering); a background in materials, plastics, or supply chain is an advantage.
- 3–6 years of hands on procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; direct experience in plastics, recycling, or scrap trading will be strongly preferred.
- Practical understanding of plastic scrap grades, contamination, moisture, and paint ratios, and how these affect price and yield.
- Working knowledge of GST, e-way bills, vendor KYC, and purchase documentation.
- Hands on experience with ERP / accounting systems and working knowledge of Excel.
- Familiarity with logistics, weighbridge operations, and inward material handling.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Scrap & Feedstock Sourcing
- Source post-consumer and post-industrial ABS and other engineering plastic scrap (automotive housings, home appliances, LCD/TV components, and similar) from dealers, aggregators, and industrial generators.
- Build, qualify, and grow a reliable base of scrap suppliers across the unorganised supply chain, reducing dependence on any single source.
- Assess incoming scrap for grade, contamination, moisture, and paint content; negotiate price and terms accordingly with support from the QC function.
- Track and forecast scrap price movements in relation to virgin resin and crude trends, and time purchases to manage cost and availability.
- Plan feedstock inflow against plant capacity and shift schedules to avoid stockouts and over-stocking.
Vendor Development & Negotiation
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors; complete vendor KYC and maintain up-to-date vendor master data.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery, and rejection / replacement terms to secure the best total cost.
- Build long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure priority supply and consistent quality.
- Maintain a backup vendor panel for critical materials to safeguard plant continuity.
Purchase Order & Documentation
- Raise purchase orders, follow up on deliveries, and ensure timely receipt of materials against schedule.
- Ensure correct GST documentation, e-way bills, and weighbridge / gross-tare-net records for every inward consignment.
- Maintain purchase records that support EPR traceability, GRS chain-of-custody, and audit requirements.
- Reconcile purchase orders, GRNs, and supplier invoices; resolve discrepancies with vendors and accounts.
Logistics, Inward & Coordination
- Coordinate transport and inward logistics for scrap and other materials, optimising freight cost and turnaround.
- Track material in transit and proactively resolve delays, shortages, and quality rejections at the gate.
- Liaise with Stores, QC, Production, and Accounts to ensure smooth receipt, inspection, and payment cycles.
- Support physical stock verification and reconciliation of raw materials and consumables.
Cost Control & Reporting
- Maintain a price tracker for scrap and key consumables and report cost trends to management.
- Support cost-saving initiatives through better sourcing, negotiation, and vendor consolidation.
- Provide regular purchase MIS – inflow, pending orders, vendor performance, and price movement – to the Plant Head / Procurement Manager.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Practical knowledge of plastic scrap grades, quality, and pricing
- Detail-oriented, organised, and disciplined with documentation
- Ability to deal confidently with scrap dealers, transporters, and vendors
- ERP / systems oriented with working knowledge of Excel and purchase reportingAbility to work under pressure, manage multiple suppliers, and keep the plant supplied
WHAT CAN WE OFFER?
- We are a family company, meaning that we believe in building an environment together in which we can all maximise the value of the work we do for our communities and our lives at home.
- This position is a full time position at a competitive salary.
- Your work location would be Gandhinagar, Gujarat.