Purchase Specialist

Global Water Solutions Ltd.; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

International exposure

Annual bonus

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Global Water Solutions Ltd. in Bagalur, Hosur, India, is seeking a Purchase Specialist with 3–4 years of core procurement experience. You will liaise with engineering, factory operations, and suppliers to secure components and manage BOMs.

You will evaluate supplier performance, negotiate terms, and maintain vendor data, while ensuring timely PO lifecycle processing in NetSuite and collaboration with Accounts for payments.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of core procurement/purchasing experience in electronics manufacturing or related sectors.
• Solid understanding of electronic/electrical components and BOM interpretation.
• ERP experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) for order management.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure electronic, electrical, and mechanical components for R&D, prototyping, and bulk production.
• Ensure BOM availability to prevent downtime and support production lines.
• Request, compare, and analyse quotes from local and international vendors to optimize costs.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

BOM interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NetSuite

SAP/Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Purchase Specialist

Experience Level: 3 to 4 years

Location: Bagalur, Hosur, India

About Us

Global Water Solutions (GWS) is a global leader in water enhancement and pressure tank solutions, delivering clean water technologies worldwide. As part of our continued expansion in India, we are strengthening our in-house engineering capabilities particularly in electronics, embedded systems, and connected devices to support next-generation water dispensing and treatment products.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure electronic, electrical, and mechanical components required for technical team R&D, prototyping, and bulk production.
• Support factory assembly and production lines by ensuring timely availability of bills of materials (BOM) and components to prevent manufacturing downtime.
• Request, compile, and analyse competitive quotes from local and international vendors to optimize costs.
• Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, factory operations, and external suppliers to clarify technical specifications and delivery timelines.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on lead times, quality, and pricing structure; build and maintain a robust vendor database.
• Negotiate commercial terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Systems, Operations & Finance

• Execute the complete PO lifecycle - from requisition review to PO creation and issuance - strictly utilizing NetSuite ERP.
• Collaborate closely with the Accounts and Finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, track payment milestones, and ensure timely vendor disbursements.
• Coordinate with logistics and stores teams to verify incoming shipments against POs and manage goods receipt notes (GRN).
• Maintain meticulous documentation of purchase records, price trends, vendor agreements, tax compliance (GST/customs), and component certifications.
• Track, analyse, and report key procurement metrics, including cost savings, order accuracy, and supplier delivery performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 3-4 years of core procurement/purchasing experience, preferably within the electronics manufacturing, hardware development, or automotive sectors.
• Technical Familiarity: Solid understanding of electronic and electrical components (ICs, passives, connectors, PCBs, power modules) and the ability to interpret engineering BOMs.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with NetSuite (or similar tier-1 ERP systems like SAP/Oracle) for order management is mandatory.
• Core Skills: Strong commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, and data analysis capabilities.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce (B. Com), Business Administration (BBA), Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to continuously expand your knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, market dynamics, and global supply chain strategies.
• You will collaborate daily across diverse functions from design engineers and factory floor managers to corporate finance teams broadening your business acumen.
• In this role, you will have a clear path to scale into supply chain management, strategic sourcing leadership, or global vendor management.
• Collaborative environment with global teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance
• International exposure
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Professional, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment

Website: www.globalwatersolutions.com