Purchase Executive

Hamilton Housewares; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton is looking for a Purchase Executive to join our Mumbai - Kandivali location. You will manage procurement activities, float RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and ensure timely material delivery.

You will create and manage POs in ERP/SAP, develop new suppliers, conduct supplier visits and audits, coordinate with production, planning, quality, stores and finance, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stainless steel grades, plastics, specifications and applications.
• Understanding of metal manufacturing processes (rolling, slitting, annealing, pickling).
• Experience in supplier/vendor development, evaluation and monitoring.
• Ability to conduct supplier visits, audits and technical discussions.
• Strong follow-up and coordination to ensure on-time delivery.
• Knowledge of MTCs, quality parameters and inspection requirements.
• Good negotiation and vendor relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Excel for procurement and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across production, quality and planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage POs in ERP/SAP.
• Develop new suppliers and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Conduct supplier visits, audits and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Stores and Finance for material flow.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolve issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to avoid stock shortages or excess.
• Verify MTCs, quality documents and supplier compliance requirements.
• Resolve quality, quantity and delivery issues with suppliers with Quality team.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, price comparisons and cost-saving analyses.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Stainless steel knowledge

Plastics knowledge

Material specs

Rolling

Slitting

Annealing

Pickling

Vendor development

Vendor evaluation

Performance monitoring

Supplier audits

Technical discussions

Coordination

Follow-up

Quality parameters

MTC knowledge

Inspection requirements

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Effective communication

Job description

Milton is looking for a Purchase Executive for Mumbai - Kandivali location.

JD - Purchase Executive

• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP/SAP system.
• Develop new suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Conduct vendor visits, supplier evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Stores, and Finance teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolve supply-related issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan procurement to avoid stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Verify Material Test Certificates (MTCs), quality documents, and supplier compliance requirements.
• Resolve quality, quantity, and delivery-related issues with suppliers in coordination with the Quality team.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, price comparisons, and cost-saving analyses.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements in procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Skills Required :

• Good knowledge of stainless steel grades, Plastic, specifications, and applications.
• Basic understanding of metal manufacturing processes such as rolling, slitting, annealing, and pickling.
• Experience in supplier/vendor development, vendor evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to conduct supplier visits, audits, and technical discussions.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills to ensure timely material delivery.
• Knowledge of quality parameters, material test certificates (MTC), and inspection requirements.
• Good negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for procurement and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination with production, quality, and planning teams.