Purchase Head

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Indobell Insulations Limited in Kolkata, West Bengal seeks a Senior Purchase Consultant / Purchase Head to steer the Purchase & Procurement function and streamline procurement procedures. The role requires 20+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement or Supply Chain and strong vendor negotiations.

Engagement can be Full-time, Part-time, or Consultancy, based on mutual discussion. The position involves coordinating with multiple departments to ensure timely procurement of materials and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Materials Management or Supply Chain.
• Prior experience as Purchase Head, Procurement Head, Materials Manager, Senior Purchase Manager or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, power, industrial or project-based organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of vendor development and supplier negotiations.
• Good understanding of commercial terms, payment terms and Purchase Orders.
• Strong network of established vendors/suppliers is an advantage.
• Experience handling both routine and critical procurement requirements.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently review and improve an existing purchasing system.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the Purchase & Procurement function.
• Review and streamline the Company's purchasing procedures and practices.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain a strong vendor database.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, consumables, engineering items, machinery, tools and other requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Projects, Engineering, Accounts and Management to understand requirements.
• Review Purchase Requisitions and ensure purchases follow approved requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Develop alternate sources for critical materials and reduce vendor dependency.
• Monitor supplier performance relating to quality, price, delivery and service.
• Assist in finalizing long-term/annual rate contracts where beneficial.
• Review existing purchase rates and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure proper documentation of quotations, POs and vendor records.
• Establish approval and procurement controls.
• Coordinate with Accounts regarding payment terms and vendor payments.
• Provide regular updates to management on pending purchases, cost savings and vendor performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve the overall procurement process.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Senior Purchase Consultant / Purchase Head Company: Indobell Insulations Limited Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Department: Purchase & Procurement Employment Type: Consultant / Part-Time / Full-Time Based on mutual discussion Experience: 20+ years of relevant experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the Purchase & Procurement function. Review and streamline the Company's existing purchasing procedures and practices. Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers. Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate competitive prices, payment terms and delivery schedules. Develop and maintain a strong vendor database. Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, consumables, engineering items, machinery, tools and other requirements. Coordinate with the Production, Projects, Engineering, Accounts and Management teams to understand purchase requirements. Review Purchase Requisitions and ensure purchases are made in accordance with approved requirements. Negotiate with existing and new suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. Develop alternate sources for critical materials and reduce dependency on single vendors. Monitor supplier performance relating to quality, price, delivery and service. Assist in finalizing long-term/annual rate contracts wherever beneficial. Review existing purchase rates and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Ensure proper documentation of quotations, comparative statements, Purchase Orders and vendor records. Establish appropriate approval and procurement controls. Coordinate with Accounts regarding payment terms, outstanding vendor payments and commercial issues. Provide regular updates to management regarding pending purchases, critical requirements, cost savings and vendor performance. Identify opportunities to improve the Company's overall procurement process.

Preferred Background

The candidate should ideally have: 20+ years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Materials Management or Supply Chain. Prior experience as Purchase Head, Procurement Head, Materials Manager, Senior Purchase Manager or similar position. Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, power, industrial or project-based organization will be preferred. Strong knowledge of vendor development and supplier negotiations. Good understanding of commercial terms, payment terms and Purchase Orders. Strong network of established vendors/suppliers will be an added advantage. Experience in handling both routine and critical procurement requirements. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to independently review and improve an existing purchasing system.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in retired professionals who have substantial practical experience in purchasing and vendor management and are looking for an opportunity to continue contributing their expertise in a professional environment. The candidate should be someone who can independently guide the Purchase Department, mentor the existing team and bring discipline, transparency and cost efficiency to the procurement process.

Engagement

The engagement can be structured as: Full-time Part-time Consultancy Retainer-based engagement The exact arrangement can be discussed based on the candidate's availability, experience and expectations.

Commercials:

Monthly Consultancy/Retainer Fee: 25,00040,000 per month, depending on the candidates experience, expertise, availability, and scope of responsibilities