Purchase Manager

WAE India; Sector 10; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WAE India is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing and vendor management for manufacturing and project operations in Uttar Pradesh. You will onboard suppliers, negotiate prices, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely material availability.

The role requires familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/MM), understanding of GST and import-export basics, and strong communication skills. A team player with multitasking ability is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing materials and components.
• Familiarity with procurement in an ERP environment (SAP/MM or similar).
• Commercially astute with contracts, GST, and import-export basics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for materials, components, and services for manufacturing and projects.
• Identify and onboard reliable suppliers for water purification systems, bottling plants, and allied equipment.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Negotiate prices and drive cost reduction through strategic buying and value engineering.
• Coordinate with Production, Projects, Quality, Design, and Finance to ensure material availability.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and record keeping.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP SAP/MM

GST knowledge

Import-export

Tools

SAP/MM

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing:
  • Lead sourcing efforts for materials, components, and services critical to our manufacturing and project operations.
  • Identify and onboard reliable suppliers to support new and existing projects, including water purification systems, bottling plants, and allied equipment.
• Vendor Development & Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with suppliers.
  • Evaluate vendor performance regularly and ensure timely deliveries, adherence to quality standards, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiations & Cost Management:
  • Negotiate smartly to secure the best possible prices without compromising quality.
  • Actively work on cost reduction initiatives through strategic buying, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.
• Coordination Across Teams:
  • Collaborate with Production, Projects, Quality Control, Design, and Finance teams to understand requirements and ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Support project teams by ensuring material planning aligns with execution schedules.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  • Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, ethical standards, and statutory compliance.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and other documentation.
• Inventory Support:
  • Coordinate with the stores and warehouse teams for stock management, re‑order planning, and inventory optimization.
• MIS and Reporting:
  • Prepare and share procurement reports, cost trackers, vendor scorecards, and savings reports with the leadership team.
• Import Purchase:
  • Identify and evaluate overseas suppliers for RO components (membranes, filters, pumps, housings, etc.)
  • Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage the end‑to‑end import process
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely shipments and adherence to quality standards
  • Track shipments and manage documentation for customs clearance (invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COO, etc.)
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, CHA, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and timely delivery
  • Ensure compliance with all import regulations, including DGFT, BIS, and customs guidelines
  • Monitor landed cost and maintain accurate cost sheets for all imported materials
  • Maintain supplier database and performance records
  • Assist in supplier negotiations to improve cost, delivery time, and payment terms Collaborate with R&D and production teams to forecast and plan purchase schedules

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing materials like stainless steel, plastics, electrical components, filtration systems, etc.
• Familiarity with procurement in an ERP environment (SAP/MM or similar systems).
• Commercially astute with knowledge of contracts, GST, and basic import-export processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.