Purchase Manager

Job Summary

The Manager – Purchase,Procurement will lead the strategic and operational procurement

function for an electrical & Electronics products manufacturing facility .This role encompasses

sourcing and procurement of production consumables, vendor development and management,

inventory planning, cost optimization, compliance with procurement processes, SAP-based

procurement operations. The position demands strong leadership in supplier relationship

management, cross-functional coordination, logistics oversight, and administrative efficiency to

ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality supply of materials essential for production and

maintenance, along with smooth day-to-day office operations.

Key Responsibilitie

1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

 Identify, evaluate, and source consumables including electrical & Electronics

 production items, mechanical fasteners, packaging materials, PPE, and ESD protection

items.

 Develop and maintain a consumables master list with specifications, usage frequency,

and approved vendors.

 Execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, including MRO items and

spares.

 Conduct supplier audits, risk assessments, and qualify sources for strategic categories.

2. Vendor Development & Management

 Identify and onboard reliable vendors through market research, RFQs, and technical

evaluations.

 Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

 Conduct vendor audits for quality, capacity, and compliance.

 Maintain a vendor performance dashboard tracking delivery adherence, quality issues,

and responsiveness.

 Serve as primary liaison for vendor communications and issue resolution.

3. Inventory Planning & Control (SAP-Enabled)

 Collaborate with PPC, stores, and production to forecast material requirements based on

BOMs and schedules.

 Implement min-max inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock strategies.

 Monitor stock movement, conduct monthly reconciliations, and schedule cycle counts.

 Use SAP ERP modules (MM/PP) to track real-time inventory, generate

procurement triggers, and ensure seamless integration with production planning.

4. Cost Control & Optimization

 Drive cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, bulk procurement, and long-

term agreements.

 Apply Value Engineering (VE) and Value Analysis (VA) principles to reduce procurement

costs without compromising quality.

 Benchmark prices and negotiate competitive rates with suppliers.

 Track and report monthly savings achieved through procurement strategies.

5. Procurement Process Compliance

 Ensure strict adherence to internal procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and

documentation standards.

 Maintain accurate records of POs, invoices, delivery challans, and GRNs.

 Support internal and external audits with complete documentation and compliance

reports.

 Ensure SAP-based workflows are followed for purchase requisitions, approvals,

and PO generation.

6. Supplier Logistics & Delivery Oversight

 Ensure timely and safe delivery of materials from vendors to factory or site.

 Arrange transportation or pickup as per PO terms and urgency.

 Track shipments and resolve delays or discrepancies.

 Maintain delivery logs and ensure proper documentation (delivery notes, challans,

inspection reports).

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

 Coordinate with production, stores, finance, PPC, and site teams for material alignment,

invoice processing, and delivery schedules.

 Participate in weekly operations meetings to align procurement with production goals.

 Leverage SAP reporting tools for cross-functional visibility on procurement and

inventory status.

9. Documentation & Reporting

 Maintain a centralized procurement database with vendor profiles, purchase history,

price trends, and delivery performance.

 Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports for management review.

 Ensure digital and physical filing of all procurement and administrative documents.

 Prepare SAP-based MIS reports for procurement, inventory, and vendor performance.

10. Safety & Compliance

 Ensure all procured items meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.

 Adhere to company protocols for PPE, ESD safety, and hazardous material handling.

 Promote safe handling, storage, and usage practices across the supply chain.

Competencies & Skills

 Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

 Hands-on experience in SAP ERP (MM, PP, FI modules) for procurement,

inventory, and reporting

 Expertise in procurement workflows and compliance documentation

 Analytical skills for cost optimization and inventory planning

 Leadership in cross-functional coordination and supplier relationship management

 Administrative management for facilities, contracts, and budgets

Criteria Requirement

Education BE (E & TC), MBA ,Import & Export Preferred

Language Proficiency Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Experience 10 to 15 years

Technical Skills Use SAP ERP modules (MM/PP),MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook,

PowerPoint)

Communication Skills Strong drafting ability, professional tone, clarity

Organizational Skills Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization

Confidentiality High level of discretion and integrity

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person