General Manager Purchase

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare annual procurement plans and budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and production consumables.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.

Raw Material Procurement

• Purchase chemicals, solvents, additives, packaging materials, engineering items, spare parts, and capital equipment.
• Monitor market trends and fluctuations in chemical raw material prices.
• Ensure procurement complies with quality specifications and production requirements.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Stores departments.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess stock.
• Monitor lead times and ensure timely deliveries.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Prepare and review purchase agreements and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with commercial terms and company policies.
• Handle import procurement, customs documentation, and logistics (if applicable).

Cost Control

• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking.
• Implement value engineering and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor procurement budgets and achieve annual cost-saving targets.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications.
• Maintain proper procurement documentation and audit records.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the purchase team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations.

Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Finance, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Engineering, and Sales departments.
• Resolve procurement-related issues affecting production schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Commerce, or Supply Chain Management.
• MBA in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Operations (preferred).