Job Title: Manager Purchase
Company: International Transmission Ltd
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing
Experience: 8-10 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical) or Graduate with relevant experience. MBA in Supply Chain / Materials Management will be an added advantage.
Job Location: Shahapur, Thane, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Manager Purchase to lead our procurement activities. The candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, cost control and timely procurement of raw materials, engineering components, consumables, spares and services required for manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for the manufacturing plant.
- Develop new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate and finalize suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery and service.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
- Obtain and evaluate comparative quotations (RFQ / techno-commercial comparisons).
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, steel, copper, aluminium, electrical components, fabrication materials, machining components, consumables and engineering spares.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Design and Maintenance departments for material planning and requirements.
- Monitor purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials as per production schedules.
- Control procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability without excess inventory.
- Handle supplier quality issues, material rejections, shortages and delivery delays.
- Maintain purchase records, vendor databases, contracts and procurement documentation.
- Prepare monthly MIS reports related to purchase, pending orders, cost savings and vendor performance.
- Ensure compliance with company purchase policies, approval procedures and budgetary controls.
- Lead and manage the purchase team to achieve departmental objectives.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of purchase and procurement management in the engineering / manufacturing industry.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor development skills.
- Knowledge of raw materials, engineering components and industrial consumables.
- Expertise in cost control, strategic sourcing and inventory management.
- Good knowledge of ERP and MS Excel.
- Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage a team and coordinate with cross-functional departments.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: 8-10 Years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in Engineering or Manufacturing Industry.
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical) preferred; other graduates with relevant procurement experience may also apply.
- Preferred Experience: Industrial manufacturing, engineering components, fabrication, machining and electrical materials procurement.
- Key Competencies: Vendor Management, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction, Inventory Control and Team Management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely procurement and material availability.
- Purchase cost reduction and cost savings.
- Vendor development and supplier performance.
- Reduction in emergency purchases.
- Inventory optimization.
- Supplier quality and delivery performance.
- Effective purchase planning and MIS reporting.