Purchase Manager

Tekpak; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekpak is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, plan purchases, and oversee order delivery to ensure on-time, quality materials for production. You will benchmark quotes, monitor spend, and maintain compliant documentation across procurement activities.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and collaboration with internal teams to align supply with demand while optimizing value and risk across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and procurement.
• Ability to forecast demand and manage inventory.
• Strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills.
• Experience issuing POs and tracking deliveries.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supplier management: Research, evaluate, and select reliable vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Procurement planning: Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and understand purchasing requirements.
• Order and delivery management: Issue purchase orders, track inbound shipments, and verify received goods.
• Cost control and analysis: Analyze market trends, compare quotes from multiple vendors, and optimize purchasing budgets.
• Documentation and compliance: Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and contracts; ensure all activities comply with company policies.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement planning

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Research, evaluate, and select reliable vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance. Build strong, long-term relationships and negotiate favorable pricing and contract terms. [1, 2, 3]
• Procurement Planning: Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and understand purchasing requirements. Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking. [1]
• Order and Delivery Management: Issue purchase orders, track inbound shipments, and verify that received goods match the correct quantity and quality. Resolve delivery delays, errors, or defective products. [1, 2]
• Cost Control and Analysis: Analyze market trends, compare quotes from multiple vendors, and optimize purchasing budgets to secure maximum value. [1, 2]
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and contracts. Ensure all activities comply with company policies and legal regulationPreferred candidate profile