1. Material Requirement & Purchase Planning
- Receive and review material requirements from the design, production, project, and stores departments.
- Check BOMs and material purchase requirements for switchgear, busbars, wiring materials, sheet metal, nameplates, sundry items, and accessories.
- Verify physical stock availability with the stores department before initiating purchases.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and plan material procurement according to project delivery schedules.
2. Vendor Development & Coordination
- Identify and develop reliable suppliers for electrical components and other materials.
- Obtain quotations from approved vendors and compare prices, quality, delivery timelines, and payment terms.
- Coordinate with vendors for technical specifications, product availability, and commercial negotiations.
- Maintain an updated list of approved suppliers.
3. Purchase Order Processing
- Prepare and release purchase orders after obtaining the necessary approvals.
- Ensure purchase orders contain correct item descriptions, specifications, quantities, prices, GST details, delivery terms, and payment conditions.
- Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation and timely material delivery.
- Ensure materials are purchased from approved vendors as per company requirements.
4. Material Delivery & Follow-up
- Regularly follow up with suppliers for pending purchase orders.
- Track material delivery against project requirements and production schedules.
- Coordinate with stores, production, and project teams to avoid material shortages.
- Inform management about delays and arrange alternatives wherever necessary.
5. Quality & Material Coordination
- Coordinate with the quality department for inspection of incoming materials.
- Ensure supplied materials match the purchase order, approved specifications, and required quality standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers for defective, damaged, or incorrect materials and arrange replacement or corrective action.
- Obtain relevant test certificates, warranty documents, and compliance documents wherever required.
6. Inventory & Cost Control
- Coordinate with stores to verify stock, surplus materials, and slow-moving inventory.
- Avoid duplicate purchases and unnecessary material accumulation.
- Monitor purchase costs and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Maintain proper records of pending, completed, and cancelled purchase orders.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of electrical switchgear, ACB, MCCB, MCB, contactors, relays, busbars, wiring materials, and panel accessories.
- Ability to understand BOMs, material specifications, and purchase requirements.
- Skills in quotation comparison, price negotiation, and vendor management.
- Knowledge of MS Excel, ERP software, and purchase documentation.
- Good communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
- Strong cost-control and time-management abilities.
3. Qualification & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline; alternatively, a relevant qualification in purchasing or supply chain management.
- Experience in procurement, preferably in LT panel manufacturing or the electrical switchgear industry.
- Knowledge of GST invoices, purchase orders, and vendor coordination.
- Experience requirements to be determined according to company needs.