Require a Purchase Head in Mumbai

TestHiring; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TestHiring is seeking a senior procurement lead in Maharashtra to manage stainless steel purchasing and supplier relationships. You will plan, source, negotiate terms, and coordinate with Production, Stores, and Accounts to ensure timely material availability in line with production schedules.

The role requires 8–10 years in SS manufacturing procurement, vendor development, and cost optimization. Prior experience in related metal industries is advantageous and the candidate should be ready to

Qualifications

• Experience in the Stainless Steel (SS) Manufacturing Industry is mandatory.
• Candidates should have relevant experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with stainless steel raw materials and manufacturing-related procurement will be essential.
• Experience in the fasteners, metal components, engineering or allied manufacturing industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall purchase and procurement function.
• Plan and execute procurement of stainless steel raw materials, wires, bars, coils and other production-related materials as required.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, stockists and vendors.
• Identify new vendors and alternative sourcing options to improve cost, quality and supply reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and customer order commitments.
• Monitor material availability, stock levels, lead times and reorder requirements in coordination with production and stores.
• Analyse market trends and fluctuations in stainless steel raw material prices to support purchasing decisions.
• Establish and implement procurement policies, procedures and approval controls.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines and service reliability.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to resolve material quality issues and supplier-related discrepancies.
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Accounts and other departments to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Monitor purchase orders, pending deliveries, goods receipt, vendor bills and payment coordination.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and procurement efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, supplier databases, price comparisons and procurement reports.
• Manage purchase budgets and ensure procurement activities are aligned with business requirements.
• Handle vendor disputes, shortages, delayed supplies and other procurement-related issues.

Skills

Vendor development

Price negotiation

Procurement planning

Supply chain management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Commerce/Engineering/SCM/BA preferred

Job description

• Lead and manage the overall purchase and procurement function.
• Plan and execute procurement of stainless steel raw materials, wires, bars, coils and other production-related materials as required.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, stockists and vendors.
• Identify new vendors and alternative sourcing options to improve cost, quality and supply reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and customer order commitments.
• Monitor material availability, stock levels, lead times and reorder requirements in coordination with production and stores.
• Analyse market trends and fluctuations in stainless steel raw material prices to support purchasing decisions.
• Establish and implement procurement policies, procedures and approval controls.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines and service reliability.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to resolve material quality issues and supplier-related discrepancies.
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Accounts and other departments to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Monitor purchase orders, pending deliveries, goods receipt, vendor bills and payment coordination.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and procurement efficiency.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, supplier databases, price comparisons and procurement reports.
• Manage purchase budgets and ensure procurement activities are aligned with business requirements.
• Handle vendor disputes, shortages, delayed supplies and other procurement-related issues.

Requirements

• Experience in the Stainless Steel (SS) Manufacturing Industry is mandatory.
• Candidates should have relevant experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with stainless steel raw materials and manufacturing-related procurement will be essential.
• Experience in the fasteners, metal components, engineering or allied manufacturing industry will be an advantage.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; a qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration will be preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 Years of relevant professional experience in purchase and procurement.
• Prior experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry is essential.
• Proven experience in vendor development, price negotiation, material sourcing and procurement planning.
• Experience managing purchase operations independently and coordinating with multiple departments.