Procurement Executive

As a Junior Procurement Executive at a modular interior manufacturing company like Invisiblebed, your son would be at the heart of the production cycle. In a company that focuses on "space-saving" and "modular" furniture, precision in material sourcing is critical because the hardware (hinges, gas springs, mechanisms) must be high-quality for the furniture to function correctly.

Here is the typical job role and the specific responsibilities he would handle:

1. Sourcing & Vendor Management

● Material Sourcing: Identifying suppliers for raw materials like PLPB (Pre-Laminated Particle Board), MDF, laminates, and specialized hardware.

● Vendor Selection: Evaluating new vendors based on their ability to provide consistent quality, especially for the moving parts that define Invisiblebed products.

● Relationship Building: Maintaining a healthy "Supplier-Partner" relationship to ensure the company gets priority during material shortages.

2. Procurement Operations

● Purchase Orders (PO): Creating and tracking POs in an ERP system (like SAP, Tally, or Zoho) to ensure all orders are documented.

● Negotiation: Negotiating with vendors to get the best "Price vs. Quality" balance. In modular manufacturing, saving even 2–3% on bulk board purchases significantly impacts profit.

● Coordination: Working closely with the Design and Production teams to understand exactly what materials are needed for upcoming space-saving designs.

3. Quality & Inventory Control

● Inward Inspection: Ensuring that the boards and hardware arriving at the factory match the ordered specifications and are not damaged.

● Inventory Tracking: Monitoring stock levels to ensure production never stops (No Stock-Outs) while also ensuring the company doesn't waste money by overstocking.

● Lead-Time Management: Managing "Lead Times"—for example, if a specific hidden bed mechanism takes 15 days to arrive, he must order it at least 20 days in advance.

4. Cost & Documentation

● Cost Analysis: Comparing quotes from multiple vendors to find the most cost-effective options without compromising the brand's quality.

● Documentation: Maintaining records of invoices, delivery notes, and payment cycles to assist the accounts department.

Skills Required for this Role:

● Technical Knowledge: Understanding different grades of wood (BWP, BWR) and hardware brands (Hettich, Hafele, or local high-quality alternatives).

● Software Skills: Proficiency in Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and basic ERP software.

● Negotiation: The ability to be firm yet professional with vendors to secure better credit periods or discounts.

Why this is a good role for his career:

Working at a specialized company like Invisiblebed provides a "niche" experience. Instead of general furniture, he learns about precision engineering in furniture, which is a high-growth sector in India’s urban housing market. This experience can eventually lead him to senior roles like Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Head in larger home-decor giants.

To get started, your son can learn more about the strategic side of this field through this guide to procurement executive roles. It explains the fundamental shift from simple "buying" to strategic sourcing, which is essential for manufacturing companies.

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person