Senior Purchase Executive

Jobsguru Consultant; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsguru Consultant in Mumbai seeks a Senior Executive - Purchase to oversee domestic and international procurement for electronic and mechanical components. The role emphasizes import procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, handle import documentation and customs, coordinate with logistics partners, and optimize cost through strategic sourcing while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Experience handling international procurement and import operations.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation and customs clearance procedures.
• ERP systems experience and data-driven supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement of electronic and mechanical components from domestic and international suppliers.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for cost-effective sourcing.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials in line with production schedules.
• Handle import procurement activities, including supplier coordination and shipment tracking.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA, shipping lines, and customs authorities for timely clearance.
• Prepare and manage import documentation (PI, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, AWB/B/L, COO, Insurance documents).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement processes

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Incoterms

DGFT regulations

HSN codes

Customs clearance procedures

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Executive - Purchase to oversee domestic and international procurement activities for electronic and mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in import procurement, supplier management, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production. The role requires in-depth knowledge of import documentation, customs clearance procedures, ERP systems, and procurement best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Management

• Manage end-to-end procurement of electronic and mechanical components from domestic and international suppliers.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials in line with production schedules.

2. Import Procurement & Logistics

• Handle complete import procurement activities, including supplier coordination, order follow-up, and shipment tracking.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, Customs House Agents (CHA), shipping lines, and customs authorities for timely clearance of imported materials.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve logistics-related issues to avoid delays.

3. Import Documentation

• Prepare, verify, and manage import-related documentation, including:
• Proforma Invoice (PI)
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Air Waybill (AWB) / Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Certificate of Origin (COO)
• Insurance Documents
• Other statutory and customs-related documents
• Ensure compliance with DGFT regulations, customs requirements, and import policies.

4. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable domestic and overseas suppliers.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and ensure quality, delivery, and service standards are met.

5. Negotiation & Cost Control

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality and delivery.
• Analyze market trends and identify alternate sourcing opportunities.

6. Inventory & Production Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimum stock while minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinate closely with Production, R&D, Stores, and Finance teams to ensure timely procurement and smooth material flow.
• Plan procurement based on production forecasts and material requirements.

7. Compliance & Systems

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reports using ERP systems.
• Possess sound knowledge of:
• ERP Systems
• Import Regulations
• Incoterms
• HSN Codes
• DGFT Procedures
• Customs Compliance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• 510 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in the electronics, manufacturing, industrial automation, or engineering industry.
• Proven experience in handling international procurement and import operations.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of domestic and international procurement processes.
• Expertise in import documentation and customs clearance procedures.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Good understanding of Incoterms, HSN classification, and DGFT regulations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.