Exports & Technical Purchase Manager

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end export operations from India to Nigeria and Ethiopia, including machinery, spare parts, equipment, and other materials.
  • Coordinate with overseas units to understand, consolidate, and prioritize procurement requirements based on production needs, urgency, budget, and lead time.
  • Prepare and manage export documentation, including Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Shipping Documents, and related records.
  • Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, logistics partners, finance teams, and commercial teams for smooth and timely shipments.
  • Monitor shipment schedules, dispatches, documentation, delivery timelines, and export payments, including LC/TT transactions.
  • Handle technical procurement of Injection Moulding Machines, Plastic Processing Machinery, Pipes, Dies/Moulds, auxiliary equipment, spare parts, and related technical items.
  • Understand technical specifications, machine capacities, configurations, drawings, and application requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate suitable domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Obtain and compare technical and commercial quotations and prepare comparative statements.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
  • Recommend purchases based on quality, price, technical suitability, and delivery timelines.
  • Coordinate machine manufacturing, inspection, dispatch, installation support, and commissioning wherever required.
  • Develop and maintain a strong vendor network for machinery, pipes, components, electrical items, spares, and other technical requirements.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery performance, technical capability, and after-sales support.
  • Monitor vendor performance and resolve quality, delivery, and commercial issues.
  • Analyse total procurement costs, including transportation, freight, duties, and associated expenses.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternate sourcing options while maintaining approved specifications and quality standards.
  • Maintain purchase budgets and provide regular cost and procurement updates to management.
  • Prepare MIS reports covering purchase orders, pending purchases, export shipments, supplier status, machinery procurement, spare parts procurement, delivery schedules, and cost savings.
  • Escalate critical procurement, logistics, and supply issues to management in a timely manner.

PREFERRED CANDIDATES

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in Export Management, International Purchase, Technical Procurement, or a similar role.
  • Strong hands-on experience in purchase and export operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Injection Moulding Machines and Plastic Processing Machinery is highly preferred.
  • Experience in Plastic Pipes, Pipe Manufacturing Machinery, or related equipment will be an added advantage.
  • Strong technical understanding of industrial machinery, specifications, components, spares, and equipment.
  • Proven experience in vendor development, supplier management, quotation analysis, commercial negotiation, and machinery sourcing.
  • Good understanding of export documentation, international logistics, freight forwarding, and international shipments.
  • Experience dealing with Indian as well as overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Strong communication, coordination, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple procurement and export requirements simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/Purchasing Software, and MS Office applications.
  • Candidates preferably from Plastic Manufacturing, Injection Moulding, Plastic Pipes & Fittings, Plastic Processing Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Engineering Equipment, Manufacturing & Export, or Technical Procurement industries.
  • Preferred competencies include Technical Procurement, International Purchase, Export Management, Vendor Development, Commercial Negotiation, Machinery Sourcing, Injection Moulding Technology, Plastic Pipe Industry, International Logistics, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Control, and strong follow-up and coordination.