Purchase Executive

Kaabil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaabil in Bengaluru is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted supply of quality materials. You will manage procurement planning, supplier evaluation, and cost management strategies to enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have experience in procurement and excellent negotiation skills. Join us to contribute to our operational success through effective inventory management and supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to analyze market trends and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review annual and monthly sales plans to adjust procurement.
• Identify and develop suppliers for critical materials.
• Achieve cost reduction through effective negotiations.

Job description

Purpose

To ensure uninterrupted supply of quality materials at competitive prices while maintaining optimum inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning

Review Annual Sales Plan and Monthly Sales Plan – and prepare Raw material Plan based on the same. Continuously monitor the Sales Plans in order to adjust to Order Pull‑ins and push‑outs. Review production plans and inventory levels and ensure raw material procurement is completed well‑in‑time. Procure raw materials, bought‑out items, consumables and packaging materials on time. Maintain safety stock for critical materials.

Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers, on a 2+1 Vendor per Part model. Obtain quotations and negotiate commercial terms. Develop alternate sources for critical materials. Monitor supplier performance. Raise and monitor Purchase Orders. Follow up supplier deliveries. Expedite delayed orders. Resolve supply and quality issues.

Cost Management

Achieve cost reduction through negotiations and sourcing strategies. Monitor market pricing and availability. Coordinate with Stores and Production. Monitor slow‑moving and non‑moving inventory. Avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.

Internal Documentation

Purchase Requisitions (PR). Purchase Orders (PO). Supplier Quotation Records. Comparative Statements. Supplier Evaluation Reports. Supplier Follow‑up Reports. Cost Saving Reports. Approved Supplier List. Procurement MIS Reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material Availability
• Supplier On‑Time Delivery
• Cost Savings Achievement
• Lead Time Reduction
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Inventory Turnover
• Alternate Source Development
• Emergency Purchase Reduction
• Documentation & ERP Compliance