Procurement Manager

Aquaneeta; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquaneeta in India is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and procurement operations across production and operations. You will negotiate prices, terms, and deliveries, source materials, and coordinate with production, warehouse, accounts, and other departments to ensure timely procurement of quality materials.

The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of relevant procurement experience, strong vendor management, and excellent MS Office

Qualifications

• Any degree is required.
• 3–4 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of vendor management and sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/Excel.
• Experience in manufacturing or technical products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage day-to-day procurement activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
• Source materials, components, and products as per company requirements.
• Compare quotations and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Place purchase orders and monitor order status.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production and operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, accounts, and other departments.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase orders, quotations, and supplier details.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Resolve issues related to delays, quality, quantity, and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office/Excel

Education

Any Degree

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and organized Procurement Manager to manage the company's purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and procurement operations. The ideal candidate should have good negotiation skills, market knowledge, and the ability to ensure timely procurement of quality materials at competitive prices.

Position: Procurement Manager

Department: Purchase & Procurement

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage day-to-day procurement activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
• Source materials, components, and products as per company requirements.
• Compare quotations and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Place purchase orders and monitor order status.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production and operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, accounts, and other departments.
• Maintain procurement records, purchase orders, quotations, and supplier details.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Resolve issues related to delays, quality, quantity, and supplier performance.

Requirements:

• Qualification: Any Degree
• Experience: 3-4 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Good knowledge of vendor management and sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and procurement activities.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or technical products will be an advantage.