Manager - Purchase

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for manufacturing requirements.
• Handle volume purchases of raw materials, components, consumables, and other production-related materials.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships, including vendor identification, evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Drive commercial negotiations to achieve optimum pricing, quality, delivery, and payment terms.
• Ensure timely availability of materials as per production and inventory requirements.
• Analyze market prices, supplier quotations, and cost trends to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, and Accounts for smooth procurement operations.
• Ensure adherence to purchase policies, commercial terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

Key Skills

• Strong negotiation & commercial acumen
• Volume Purchase / Bulk Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Cost & Price Negotiation
• Material Planning & Procurement
• Supplier Development
• Strong knowledge of Engineering / Metal Industry procurement