Purchase Manager

Hirestar job Bank; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 702,000 - 858,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirestar job Bank is seeking a Purchase Manager in Kochi, Kerala. The role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in refrigeration, engineering or manufacturing sectors. You will plan purchases, manage end-to-end procurement, and build strong vendor networks.

The position involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining procurement records. A strong command of MS Office and ERP systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement.
• Experience in Refrigeration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of quality materials through effective purchase planning.
• Manage end-to-end procurement in line with business needs.
• Identify and maintain reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand material requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve issues.
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, cost, delivery and service.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor data.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
• Support cost-control initiatives and process improvements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with management for critical procurement needs.
• Ensure disciplined follow-through from planning to receipt.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes.
• Exhibit strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Influencing

Stakeholder management

MS Office

ERP/procurement systems

Integrity

Accountability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Any Graduate / Postgraduate

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Procurement systems

Job description

Position: Purchase Manager
Location: Kochi
Qualification: Any Graduate / Postgraduate
Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of experience in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in Refrigeration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related industries
Salary: *Upto 7.8 Lacs

Key Responsibilities

• * Ensure timely availability of quality materials, components, equipment, and services through effective purchase planning.
• * Manage end-to-end procurement activities in line with business and operational requirements.
• * Identify, evaluate, develop, and maintain reliable vendors and suppliers.
• * Conduct commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• * Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, material availability, and supplier commitments.
• * Coordinate closely with internal departments to understand material requirements and ensure timely procurement.
• * Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply-related issues.
• * Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• * Maintain proper procurement documentation, purchase records, and vendor-related data.
• * Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and established processes.
• * Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for savings and process improvement.
• * Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• * Coordinate with management and relevant departments for critical procurement requirements.
• * Ensure disciplined procurement follow-through from purchase planning to material receipt.
• * Demonstrate strong knowledge of Purchase, Procurement, Vendor Management, Commercial Negotiation, Inventory Planning, and Supply Chain processes.
• * Strong skills in communication, negotiation, networking, influencing, and stakeholder management.
• * Good working knowledge of MS Office and ERP/procurement systems.
• * High level of integrity, accountability, and strong interpersonal skills.