Purchase Associate

Concept Medical Inc.; Surat; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept Medical Inc. in Surat, Gujarat, is seeking a detailed, proactive Purchase Associate to manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing, ensuring timely material availability, cost efficiency, and cross-functional alignment.

You will handle PRs/POs in SAP, coordinate with suppliers, track deliveries, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QA, and Engineering to optimize procurement and maintain compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of procurement experience, preferably in medical devices or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP or other ERP systems for PR/PO processing and procurement workflows.
• Good understanding of vendor development, pricing strategies, and material planning.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 13485, regulatory compliance, and controlled documentation practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and production components.
• Create, review, and process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) accurately using SAP or other ERP systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, price negotiations, delivery schedules, and order confirmations.
• Track and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted material availability.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams for material planning and issue resolution.
• Maintain procurement documentation including comparison statements, purchase records, and compliance-related documents.
• Support vendor evaluation, onboarding, and documentation in alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Assist in supplier negotiations, cost optimization initiatives, and procurement lead-time improvement.

Skills

Procurement

SAP/ERP

Vendor development

Negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Associate to manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing activities. The role is critical in ensuring timely material availability, cost efficiency, and seamless coordination across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and production components.
• Create, review, and process Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) accurately using SAP or other ERP systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, price negotiations, delivery schedules, and order confirmations.
• Track and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery and uninterrupted material availability.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams for material planning and issue resolution.
• Maintain procurement documentation including comparison statements, purchase records, and compliance-related documents.
• Support vendor evaluation, onboarding, and documentation in alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Assist in supplier negotiations, cost optimization initiatives, and procurement lead-time improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of procurement experience, preferably in medical devices or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP or other ERP systems for PR/PO processing and procurement workflows.
• Good understanding of vendor development, pricing strategies, and material planning.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 13485, regulatory compliance, and controlled documentation practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional coordination skills.