Purchase Manager

The Setsquare; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Setsquare in Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement, sourcing strategies and vendor relations for premium interior materials like BWP Ply, HDHMR, premium aluminum shutters and laminates.

You will coordinate inventory, negotiate terms, ensure on-time delivery to fast-paced production lines and uphold Setsquare quality standards across Chennai and Coimbatore locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience in woodworking, interior design, or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and vendor evaluation skills.
• Familiarity with interior raw material supply chains and Tamil Nadu distributors.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials (BWP Ply, HDHMR, laminates, shutters, hardware).
• Negotiate terms, volume pricing, and payment structures with suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent delays while optimizing working capital.
• Perform quality checks on incoming material against Setsquare standards.
• Track order timelines and coordinate logistics for timely delivery to the factory.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor negotiation

Inventory control

Sourcing

ERP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP Procurement systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crafting premium bespoke interior environments that elevate living and workspaces. Recognized for design excellence and seamless fit-out execution.

Location Chennai & Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Location Chennai & Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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Crafting premium bespoke interior environments that elevate living and workspaces. Recognized for design excellence and seamless fit-out execution.

Location Chennai & Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Location Chennai & Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

We are hiring an experienced Purchase Manager to manage our procurement operations, sourcing strategies, vendor relationships, and inventory. This role ensures that premium-quality interior materials—such as BWP Ply, HDHMR, premium aluminum shutters, 1mm laminates, and soft-close hardware—are procured at competitive rates and delivered on schedule to sustain our high-speed factory production lines.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a procurement officer or purchase manager in woodworking, interior design, or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and vendor evaluation skills.
• Familiarity with interior raw material supply chains, brands (Blum, Hettich, etc.), and distributors in Tamil Nadu.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, Microsoft Excel, and ERP procurement modules.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials (BWP Ply, HDHMR, laminates, premium aluminum shutters, hardware accessories).
• Negotiate commercial terms, volume pricing, and payment structures with brand suppliers and distributors.
• Manage raw material and hardware inventory levels to prevent production delays while optimizing working capital.
• Perform quality checks on incoming material shipments to ensure compliance with Setsquare standards.
• Track order timelines and coordinate logistics for timely material delivery to the factory.