Purchasing Manager

KSB, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Limited in Sinnar, India, is seeking a Purchasing Manager for on-site operations. You will manage procurement, lead strategic planning, and oversee vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective supply of CI and investment castings.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and supervise purchasing activities while maintaining quality standards and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BE in Mechanical and MBA qualifications are required.
• 15-20 years of experience in the Pump industry or similar, in a Purchase role.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and cost optimization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procure CI casting and investment casting.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor performance.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Cost optimization

Education

BE (Mechanical)

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

## Purchasing ManagerApply: On-site: Sinnar: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR\\_29899Company**KSB Limited**Summary of Job description* **Procurement:** Manage procurement of CI casting & Investment casting* **Strategic Planning:** Develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, analyze market trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.* **Vendor Management:** Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, maintain relationships, and monitor vendor performance.* **Purchasing Operations:** Oversee the procurement process, review requisitions, coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage inventory levels, and guide subordinates.* **Quality Assurance:** Establish and monitor quality standards, address quality issues with suppliers and internal teamsQualification and experienceBE (Mechanical) , MBA with 15-20 years of experience in Pump Industry or similar Industry in Purchase functionKnowledge / skills required* In-depth product knowledge and manufacturing process understanding.* Solid understanding of procurement best practices and industry trends.* Strong organizational and multitasking skills.* Leadership qualities with a focus on teamwork and results.* Strong negotiation skills and relationship-building abilities.* Excellent analytical abilities and cost optimization focus.Behavioural Competencies* People management ability.* Planning and delegation.* Conflict management.* Networking skills### About UsKSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing acilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.