Purchase Manager

Surya Advisory Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Surya Advisory Services in Chennai invites a seasoned Purchases Manager (International Sourcing) to oversee global supplier relationships and end-to-end procurement. The role requires strong negotiation with overseas manufacturers, cost control, and coordination with Product, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.

The candidate should have 5+ years in international sourcing, deep knowledge of lead times, MOQs, and shipment coordination, and ready to travel for supplier visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement or international sourcing.
• Experience dealing with overseas manufacturers and suppliers, preferably in Asia.
• Understanding of costing, lead times, production planning and shipment coordination.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing and sourcing with overseas suppliers.
• Handle supplier communication, negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs and lead times.
• Issue and follow up Purchase Orders and ensure timely execution.
• Monitor production schedules, shipment readiness and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate product specs, samples, approvals and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Logistics teams.
• Identify procurement risks and take corrective action.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and evaluate new ones.
• Maintain purchasing documentation, supplier records, costing and reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

ERP systems

English communication

Analytical ability

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

WE ARE HIRING PURCHASE MANAGER (INTERNATIONAL SOURCING

Location: Chennai, India
Experience: Minimum 5 years

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating our international supplier base, particularly suppliers located in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and Taiwan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing and sourcing activities with overseas suppliers.
• Handle supplier communication, negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, lead times and other commercial conditions.
• Issue and follow up Purchase Orders and ensure timely order execution.
• Closely monitor production schedules, shipment readiness and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with suppliers on product specifications, samples, approvals and quality requirements.
• Work closely with internal Product, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Logistics teams.
• Identify potential supply delays, cost increases and other procurement risks and take corrective action.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews covering price, quality, delivery and service levels.
• Maintain proper purchasing documentation, supplier records, costing and management reports.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement or international sourcing.
• Strong experience in dealing directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers, preferably across China and other Asian markets.
• Good understanding of international purchasing, costing, lead times, production planning and shipment coordination.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical ability and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to independently follow up multiple suppliers, products and orders simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, factory meetings and sourcing activities when required.

Preferred Profile

Candidates with experience in sports goods, footwear, apparel, consumer products or related manufacturing/sourcing industries will have an advantage.

We are looking for a commercially strong and highly organised professional who can take ownership of the purchasing function and build effective relationships with our international supplier network