Purchase Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Assistant with 2–3 years of experience in the casting/foundry or engineering manufacturing industry. The candidate will support the purchase team in sourcing materials, coordinating with suppliers, obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring timely availability of required materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchase activities for foundry and engineering requirements.
• Identify and coordinate with existing and new suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchase-related documentation.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with stores, production, maintenance, quality, and accounts departments.
• Maintain supplier records, quotation comparisons, and purchase data.
• Monitor material requirements and coordinate purchases as per production needs.
• Assist in negotiation of price, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Track pending purchase orders and ensure timely closure.
• Support vendor development and supplier evaluation activities.
• Handle purchase of foundry-related consumables, spares, maintenance items, packing materials, and other engineering requirements.
• Ensure purchased materials meet the required specifications and quality standards.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in casting foundry / ductile iron / grey iron / engineering manufacturing will be preferred.

Experience with purchasing foundry consumables, raw materials, machine spares, tools, maintenance items, or engineering components will be an added advantage.

Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Candidates with relevant purchase experience in the foundry/engineering industry may also be considered.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of purchase processes and vendor coordination.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/software systems.
• Good follow-up and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and suppliers.
• Understanding of engineering/foundry materials will be preferred.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person