Purchase Associate

CAVITAK; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CAVITAK, a Value Added Technology Distribution Company in Ahmedabad, is seeking a High-Impact Purchase Specialist to enhance vendor negotiations and secure commercial terms. The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic sourcing skills and a strong ability to manage procurement processes.

This role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering and at least 2 years of procurement experience. Key tasks include vendor development, price benchmarking, and ensuring timely material delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement/purchase.
• Proven track record in vendor development and negotiations.
• Ability to manage multiple orders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery commitments.
• Develop a strong vendor network across categories.
• Analyze market options and ensure material availability.
• Track price fluctuations and new suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor development

Cost comparison and analysis

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Be a part of a People’s Company and decide “What’s Your Next.”

Cavitak is a Value Added Technology Distribution Company with its Head Office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and a strong presence across PAN India. With operations across multiple verticals and Distribution as our core strength, we continue to grow by investing in people and technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for a High-Impact Purchase Specialist who thrives on negotiations, drives down costs, and consistently secures the best commercial terms. The ideal candidate is resourceful, strategic, and relentless when it comes to vendor development, price benchmarking, and timely material delivery.

Role Description

• Negotiate like a Pro - pricing, payment terms, service levels, delivery commitments, and contracts.
• Aggressively expand and develop a strong vendor network across categories.
• Secure the best deals without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Maintain competitive benchmarking by constantly evaluating new suppliers and market options.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal teams to ensure zero disruption in material availability.
• Solve problems fast - address delivery delays, quality issues, and billing disputes with urgency.
• Stay ahead of the market - track price fluctuations, new suppliers, and emerging alternatives.

What we are looking for

• Exceptional negotiation and persuasive communication skills.
• Strong vendor development and competitive sourcing experience
• Commercially sharp with excellent cost comparison and analysis capability
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple orders

Qualification

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering

Experience

Minimum 2 years in procurement/purchase