Purchase Executive

Rama Pure Water; Chennai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Rama Pure Water in Chennai is seeking a Purchase Executive (Manufacturing) to manage sourcing, vendor relations, and procurement operations to ensure uninterrupted production. The role involves vendor onboarding, PO release, price negotiations, and ensuring GST/compliance in procurement.

Collaboration with PPC, Stores, QC, and Accounts is essential to align procurement with production goals. You will monitor stock levels, track POs, and participate in budgeting while driving cost-saving

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP (MM module), Tally, or similar systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM, and material specifications
• Familiarity with Incoterms, GST, and import/export documentation (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple vendors/timelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for raw materials, components, MRO items, and consumables.
• Generate and release Purchase Orders (PO) based on production/MRP requirements
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Obtain and compare quotations (RFQ process) to ensure competitive pricing
• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base
• Conduct vendor evaluation and performance reviews (quality, delivery, pricing)
• Coordinate with PPC, Stores, and Quality teams to align purchase schedules with production needs
• Monitor stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory
• Track open POs and follow up on delayed deliveries
• Support in setting reorder levels and safety stock for critical items
• Maintain purchase records, rate contracts, and comparative statements
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policy and statutory requirements GST, e-way bill, etc.)
• Coordinate with Accounts for GRN, invoice matching, and payment follow-up.
• Support internal/external audits with purchase documentation
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, bulk buying, or import substitution
• Track and report purchase price variance (PPV)
• Assist in annual budgeting for procurement spend

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP/SAP MM

Tally

BOM & manufacturing specs

Incoterms & GST

Import/export docs

Multi-vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / BCom / BSc or Diploma in Materials Management

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management

Tools

ERP/SAP MM

Tally

Job description

Role: Purchase Executive (Manufacturing)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Department: Procurement
Experience: 3-6 years (manufacturing/industrial procurement preferred).

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for raw materials, components, MRO(maintenance, repair, operations) items, and consumables.
• Generate and release Purchase Orders (PO) based on production/MRP requirements
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Obtain and compare quotations (RFQ process) to ensure competitive pricing

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base
• Conduct vendor evaluation and performance reviews (quality, delivery, pricing)
• Resolve quality/delivery disputes with suppliers in coordination with QC/Stores
• Maintain vendor documentation (agreements, rate contracts, MSME/GST compliance)

Inventory & Coordination

• Coordinate with Production Planning (PPC), Stores, and Quality teams to align purchase schedules with production needs
• Monitor stock levels to avoid production stoppages or excess inventory
• Track open POs and follow up on delayed deliveries
• Support in setting reorder levels and safety stock for critical items

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain purchase records, rate contracts, and comparative statements
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policy and statutory requirements GST, e-way bill, etc.)
• Coordinate with Accounts for GRN, invoice matching, and payment follow-up.
• Support internal/external audits with purchase documentation

Cost Control

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, bulk buying, or import substitution
• Track and report purchase price variance (PPV)
• Assist in annual budgeting for procurement spend

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP (MM module), Tally, or similar systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM, and material specifications
• Familiarity with Incoterms, GST, and import/export documentation (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple vendors/timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ BCom/ BSc or in Diploma in Materials Management.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Material Management is an added Advantage.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/industrial setup (automotive, engineering, electronics, or process industry is preferred.