Purchase Executive

Titan Paints Private Limited; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Paints Private Limited is hiring a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, packaging, and spares. You will source materials, identify suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate rates and ensure timely delivery to support uninterrupted production.

The role requires 5–8 years in paints/chemicals procurement, strong vendor management, and proficient use of MS Excel and ERP/SAP.

Qualifications

• Graduate in commerce, science or engineering with procurement exposure.
• 5-8 years in purchase/procurement within paints, coatings, chemicals or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience in raw material procurement for paint/chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchasing activities including requisitions, PO generation and vendor coordination.
• Source raw materials (resins, pigments, solvents, additives) and packaging materials (buckets, lids, labels, cartons).
• Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate, and achieve cost savings.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, QC, Finance and R&D to meet material requirements.

Skills

Vendor development

Cost analysis

Purchase order management

Inventory planning

Supplier relationship management

MS Excel & SAP

Communication & coordination

Education

Graduate (B.Com/BBA/B.Sc./Engineering)

Materials Management or SCM qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

To manage procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and engineering spares while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination.
• Source raw materials such as resins, pigments, solvents, additives, and other chemicals used in paint manufacturing.
• Procure packaging materials such as paint buckets, containers, lids, labels, and cartons.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability.
• Obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, negotiate rates, and achieve cost savings.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality Control, Finance, and R&D teams to meet material requirements.
• Monitor supplier lead times, delivery schedules, pending purchase orders, and material shortages.
• Maintain vendor databases, purchase records, cost sheets, and procurement reports.
• Follow up on supplier invoices, payment terms, and purchase-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and approved vendor requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Any graduate, preferably B.Com, BBA, B.Sc. Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Additional qualification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in purchase/procurement within paints, coatings, chemicals, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience in raw material procurement for paint or chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Required Skills

• Vendor development and negotiation
• Raw material sourcing and cost analysis
• Purchase order management
• Inventory and material planning coordination
• Supplier relationship management
• MS Excel and ERP/SAP knowledge
• Communication, coordination, and analytical skills

Preferred Industry Background

• Paint and coatings manufacturing
• Powder coating and industrial paints
• Specialty chemicals
• Resin and polymer manufacturing
• Pigments, dyes, and additives
• Chemical manufacturing and distribution
• Industrial adhesives and sealants
• Packaging materials manufacturing