Purchase Executive

Harikrushna Machinetech; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Harikrushna Machinetech is seeking a procurement professional in Gujarat to manage vendor onboarding, material sourcing, and purchase orders aligned with BOMs and production schedules.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills to ensure on-time deliveries, quality compliance, and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or related field.
• 2–3 years of purchasing/procurement experience in machinery manufacturing or heavy engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering components, reading basic technical drawings, and understanding a BOM.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors for raw materials, machinery components, and consumables.
• Procurement & sourcing: procure materials per BOM and production schedules to ensure zero downtime on the floor.
• Negotiation: negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers while maintaining quality.
• Purchase Orders (POs): generate and process POs using Excel with accurate technical specs and terms.
• Follow-Up & Tracking: coordinate with vendors/logistics to track shipments and ensure on-time delivery.
• Quality Assurance: work with QC to resolve issues and arrange replacements for non-conforming materials.
• Inventory Coordination: monitor inventory with store dept to avoid stockouts/overstocks.
• Reporting: maintain records, vendor databases, and procurement metrics/cost-saving reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication (English/Hindi/Gujarati)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management:Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors for raw materials, machinery components (pneumatics, drives, motors, sheet metal), and consumables.
• Procurement & Sourcing:Procure materials according to the Bill of Materials (BOM) and production schedules to ensure zero downtime on the manufacturing floor.
• Negotiation:Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure the best value without compromising on quality.
• Purchase Orders (POs):Generate and process POs using excel, ensuring all technical specifications and commercial terms are accurate.
• Follow-Up & Tracking:Coordinate closely with vendors and logistics partners to track shipments and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Quality Assurance:Work with the Quality Control (QC) team to resolve issues regarding rejected or non-compliant materials and arrange for prompt replacements.
• Inventory Coordination:Monitor inventory levels alongside the store department to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
• Reporting:Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor databases, and prepare regular reports on procurement metrics and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Experience:2 to 3 years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably within the machinery manufacturing or heavy engineering industry.
• Technical Knowledge:Familiarity with engineering components, reading basic technical drawings, and understanding a BOM.
• Software Skills:Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Core Skills:Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and Gujarati