Purchasing Assistant

Naatscorp Private Limited; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Naatscorp Private Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Executive with a manufacturing & machining focus. You will manage sourcing, vendor development, and procurement of machined components and materials, reading engineering drawings and ensuring parts meet quality specs.

You will build vendor databases, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, coordinate with production, planning and stores, and drive IQC coordination, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with GST and

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience in vendor identification, verification, and management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for machined components, raw materials and consumables.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) to communicate requirements to vendors.
• Raise and process purchase orders based on BOM and production needs.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and stores to align procurement with demand.

Skills

Vendor management

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Communication

ERP basics

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description: Purchase Executive - Manufacturing & Machining

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Executive with strong technical grounding in machining and manufacturing processes to manage sourcing, vendor development, and procurement of components/materials. The role requires the ability to read engineering drawings, evaluate suppliers technically, and ensure incoming parts meet quality and specification requirements.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors/suppliers for machined components, raw materials, and manufacturing consumables
• Conduct vendor verification through plant audits, capability assessment, and documentation checks (GST, quality certifications, compliance records)
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor database segmented by process capability (turning, milling, casting, fabrication, sheet metal, etc.)
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Develop alternate/backup vendors to reduce supply risk

Technical Evaluation

• Read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T, tolerances, material specs) to communicate requirements clearly to vendors
• Understand core machining processes (turning, milling, drilling, grinding, CNC operations) and general manufacturing processes (casting, forging, sheet metal, welding, injection molding as applicable)
• Assess vendor capability against part complexity, tooling availability, and production capacity

Inspection & Quality

• Use measuring equipment (Vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, dial gauge, go/no-go gauges, surface plate) to verify incoming components against drawings
• Conduct or coordinate incoming quality inspection (IQC) and liaise with QA/QC team on rejections, deviations, and corrective actions
• Track vendor quality performance (rejection rate, PPM, on-time delivery)

Procurement Operations

• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) based on production/BOM requirements
• Coordinate with production, planning, and stores teams to align procurement with demand
• Monitor order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply escalations
• Maintain procurement records, cost trackers, and vendor scorecards

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with measuring and inspection equipment
• Proven experience in vendor identification, verification, and management
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Good communication and follow-up skills for supplier coordination

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in furniture, metal fabrication, or ergonomic product manufacturing is a plus

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of vendor relationships
• Comfortable with shop-floor/vendor-site visits
• Proficient in MS Excel/ERP systems for purchase tracking