Purchase Executive

Virgo Paints; Chennai; On-site; INR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Multi-location procurement exposure

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Virgo Paints in Chennai (Alwarpet) seeks a seasoned Purchase Executive/Officer to manage day-to-day procurement, coordinate with suppliers and drive cost efficiency. The role requires negotiating prices, obtaining quotes, processing POs and ensuring timely material availability across production and offices.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in purchase/procurement within manufacturing, strong vendor management, and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in paints, construction chemicals, building materials, FMCG, chemicals or related industries.
• Strong vendor management and price negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office; ERP knowledge is an added advantage.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchase and procurement activities.
• Identify and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with stores, production, accounts and other departments regarding material requirements.
• Track pending POs, deliveries and material shortages.
• Maintain proper purchase records, quotations and vendor details.
• Monitor purchase prices and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Handle procurement of raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other office/factory requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues, shortages, damages and replacements.
• Ensure purchases are made as per approved specifications and requirements.

Skills

Purchase

Procurement

Vendor Management

MS Excel

ERP

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchase Executive / Purchase Officer to join our team at our corporate office in Alwarpet, Chennai.

The candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day purchase and procurement activities, coordinating with suppliers, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely availability of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchase and procurement activities.
• Identify and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with stores, production, accounts and other departments regarding material requirements.
• Track pending POs, deliveries and material shortages.
• Maintain proper purchase records, quotations and vendor details.
• Monitor purchase prices and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Handle procurement of raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other office/factory requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues, shortages, damages and replacements.
• Ensure purchases are made as per approved specifications and requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 25 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Experience in paints, construction chemicals, building materials, FMCG, chemicals or related manufacturing industries will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of vendor management and price negotiation.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Should be comfortable working with Excel / MS Office.
• Knowledge of ERP / accounting software is an added advantage.
• Should be organized, responsible and capable of handling multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
• Immediate joiners / candidates with short notice period preferred.

Key Skills

Purchase | Procurement | Vendor Management | Purchase Orders | Supplier Negotiation | Vendor Development | Material Procurement | Cost Negotiation | Inventory Coordination | MS Excel | ERP

What We Offer

• Good growth opportunity in a growing manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to multi-location procurement and vendor management.
• Competitive salary based on experience and capability.

Job Location: Alwarpet, Chennai