Sr. Purchase Executive

VRINDA INTERNATIONAL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda International in Bengaluru seeks a Sr. Purchase Executive to lead procurement operations within the IT Services sector. You will oversee end-to-end purchasing, manage POs, evaluate suppliers, and implement cost controls while coordinating with inventory to meet operational needs.

The role requires 4–6 years in procurement, strong Excel skills, and strategic supplier relationships to optimize pricing, terms, and delivery schedules in a dynamic IT services environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• PO management and documentation experience.
• Supplier evaluations and vendor management proficiency.
• Cost control, price comparison, and budget adherence.
• Inventory/material coordination expertise.
• Advanced MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
• Competitive salary range of ₹5-6 LPA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs) with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Evaluate potential and existing suppliers for reliability, quality, and performance.
• Implement cost control measures and perform price comparisons for best rates.
• Coordinate with inventory teams to align procurement with stock levels.
• Utilize MS Excel to analyze data, generate reports, and track metrics.
• Oversee all purchasing and procurement activities aligned to business goals.
• Build strategic vendor partnerships to enhance service delivery and negotiations.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Skills

PO management

Supplier evaluation

Cost control

Inventory coordination

MS Excel

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Sr. Purchase Executive

Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our procurement operations within the IT Services sector. In this pivotal role, the incumbent will oversee the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle, ensuring cost-effective sourcing strategies while maintaining robust vendor relationships. The position demands a strategic thinker capable of balancing immediate material needs with long-term financial objectives, playing a critical part in optimizing supply chain efficiency and supporting overall organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of potential and existing suppliers to assess reliability, quality, and performance standards.
• Implement rigorous cost control measures and perform detailed price comparisons to secure the most competitive rates for goods and services.
• Coordinate closely with inventory teams to align material procurement with operational requirements and stock levels.
• Utilize advanced MS Excel functionalities to analyze data, generate reports, and track procurement metrics.
• Oversee all aspects of purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with vendors to enhance service delivery and negotiation outcomes.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and execute negotiation strategies to optimize terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Requirements

• Possess 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Purchase Order (PO) management and documentation.
• Proven ability to perform comprehensive supplier evaluations and vendor management.
• Strong background in cost control, price comparison, and budget adherence.
• Proficient in inventory and material coordination processes.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and negotiation tactics.
• Competitive salary range of ₹5-6 LPA.