Procurement Coordinator

Procurement & Purchase Coordinator - Male

We are looking for a Procurement & Purchase Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing activities, vendor search & coordination, negotiation, material sourcing and timely procurement of materials required for smooth business and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchase coordination from purchase requisition to material delivery.
• Coordinate with internal departments and plants to understand material requirements, specifications and delivery timelines.
• Source materials from approved and new vendors based on quality, price, availability and delivery requirements.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and prepare comparative statements.
• Generate and process Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements.
• Follow up with vendors for order confirmation, dispatch, delivery and pending supplies.
• Maintain and update vendor records, quotations, purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with Stores/Plant teams for material receipt, quantity verification and quality-related issues.
• Track pending purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of critical materials to avoid operational delays.
• Coordinate with Accounts for vendor invoices, payment-related documentation and purchase reconciliation.
• Monitor purchase prices and identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement optimization.
• Assist in vendor development, evaluation and performance monitoring. Resolve issues related to short supply, quality discrepancies, delayed deliveries and incorrect materials.
• Maintain purchase-related MIS, reports and records for management review.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, approval processes and defined budgets.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; B.Com/BBA/BE/B.Tech or Supply Chain/Procurement qualification will be an advantage.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Purchase, Vendor Management or Supply Chain.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial procurement will be preferred. Good understanding of purchase processes, quotations, negotiations and vendor coordination.
• Strong follow-up, negotiation and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and purchase-related MIS.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and vendors simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial understanding. Should be organized, proactive and capable of working within deadlines.

Key Skills Procurement

• Purchase Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Development
• Quotations
• Price Negotiation
• Purchase Orders
• Material Planning
• Order Tracking
• Cost Optimization
• MS Excel