Purchasing Manager

Upraisal People Productivity Performance - Best executive search firm; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Upraisal People Productivity Performance is seeking an experienced professional for Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager / Manager – Purchase in Thane. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor development, and cost optimisation within the Indian market.

You will lead procurement planning, supplier negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration to strengthen supply chain operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing/procurement, with ERP experience (SAP/Zoho) and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably Electrical or Electronics.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in the Indian market.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, supplier development, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies to optimise costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier performance, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop procurement plans.
• Monitor inventory, demand forecasts and consumption to avoid shortages or excess stock.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor development

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Zoho

Procurement software

Job description

WE’RE HIRING | Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager / Manager – Purchase

Location: Thane

Experience: 5+ years in Purchasing / Procurement

Upraisal is looking for experienced procurement professionals for a Purchase Manager opportunity. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, cost optimisation, and supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier performance, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand purchase requirements and develop procurement plans.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and consumption patterns to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, commodity costing, and value engineering.
• Prepare procurement MIS, performance reports, and cost-saving analyses for management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies and regulations.
• Improve procurement processes and support ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Electronics.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement within the Indian market.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, supplier development, and negotiation.
• Experience in commodity costing, cost optimisation, and value engineering.
• Good understanding of vendor management, inventory, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in procurement software or ERP systems; knowledge of SAP or Zoho is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.