Manager Purchase

Role & responsibilities

• Leads strategic purchasing activities, focusing on long-term sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.
• Develops and implements category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and risk management.
• Manages supplier relationships and negotiates contracts to achieve busienss objectives
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and new product introductions.
• Monitors market trends and identifies opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and presents strategic purchasing performance reports to management.
• Implements digital analytics and market intelligence tools to strengthen sourcing decisions.
• Provides training and mentorship to junior purchasing staff.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing operations.
• Represents category management in cross-functional meetings and projects.

Preferred candidate profile

• Qualification**:** BE/BTech and MBA (Preferred)
• Total Experience - 10+ yrs . 6 to 8 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• It will be mainly mechanical and electrical commodities related to machineries.
• Industry: Automotive, Engineering, Industrial Equipment, FMCG Manufacturing, or similar