Purchase Manager

CRI Pumps; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI Pumps is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager in India (Tamil Nadu) with over 20 years in large manufacturing. You will lead strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier development, and end-to-end supply chain activities to secure quality, cost, and on-time delivery across multiple commodities.

The role emphasizes negotiations, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Seasoned professional with 20+ years in large manufacturing organizations.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement operations.
• Proven ability to build and manage supplier bases.
• Strong capability in supply chain management across multiple commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee procurement across multiple commodity categories and ensure optimal sourcing decisions.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain supplier base to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Lead negotiations, contracts, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, localization, and productivity improvements.
• Ensure timely procurement to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions to improve quality and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement operations

Supplier development

Supply chain management

ERP systems

Procurement analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement analytics

Job description

Purchase Manager :

Desired Profile :-

A seasoned Purchase Manager with over 20 years of experience in large manufacturing organizations, possessing extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier development, and supply chain management.

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge across a wide range of commodities including castings, forgings, machined components, sheet metal, fabrication, plastics, rubber, electrical and electronic components, and bought-out parts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and business requirements.
• Manage procurement activities across multiple commodity categories and ensure optimal sourcing decisions.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and maintain a strong supplier base to support quality, cost, delivery, and innovation objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract finalization, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering (VA/VE), localization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support business objectives.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies related to supply continuity, cost fluctuations, and supplier dependency.
• Lead procurement planning and budgeting activities while controlling procurement expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Develop and mentor procurement teams to enhance functional capability and organizational effectiveness.
• Utilize ERP systems and procurement analytics to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Support new product development projects through supplier involvement, feasibility assessments, and timely sourcing execution.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Cost Management

• Achieve annual procurement cost reduction and savings targets.
• Improve material cost competitiveness through strategic sourcing and negotiations.

Supplier Performance

• Enhance supplier quality, delivery performance, and responsiveness.
• Increase supplier development and localization initiatives.

Supply Assurance

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability to support production and customer commitments.
• Minimize supply chain risks and material shortages.

Procurement Efficiency

• Improve procurement process effectiveness and cycle times.
• Strengthen contract coverage and category management practices.

Team Development

• Build a high-performing procurement team through coaching and capability development.
• Improve employee engagement and succession planning within the procurement function.

Key Authority

• Approval authority for supplier selection and supplier development initiatives.
• Authority to negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements within approved limits.
• Approval of purchase orders as per delegated financial authority matrix.
• Authority to initiate and approve sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups.
• Authority to evaluate supplier performance and recommend corrective actions or supplier exits.
• Approval authority for procurement-related process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Authority to allocate responsibilities, review performance, and guide procurement team members.
• Authority to participate in cross-functional decision-making related to sourcing, supplier selection, and business continuity plans.