Lead - Purchase

Role & responsibilities

• The role involves vendor development, cost negotiation, purchase planning, supplier performance management, inventory coordination, and ensuring procurement is aligned with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with production and business requirements.
• Plan and purchase raw materials like (MS, SS, CRCA, Copper, Aluminium, Sheet metal Components).
• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and other departments
• Monitor supplier deliveries and ensure materials are received within required timelines
• Develop alternate/local suppliers to reduce dependency and supply-chain risks
• Analyze purchase costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement.
• Maintain proper purchase records, vendor documentation, quotations, comparative statements, and purchase orders
• Support new product development by identifying suitable suppliers and obtaining samples, quotations, and technical/commercial information.
• Lead and mentor the purchase/procurement team entirely.

Preferred candidate profile

• 9 to 14 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of commercial terms, purchase documentation, and supplier contracts.
• A postgraduate qualification such as MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations is an advantage.
• Well versed in SAP - MM
• Experience in direct and indirect procurement within a manufacturing/industrial environment will be preferred.