Purchase Executive

Position: Purchase Executive/Sr. Executive
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Location: Sri City, AP
Experience: 2 to 5 Years
Qualification: Graduate / Diploma / B.Tech Mechanical / MBA (Purchase) preferred
Reporting To: Purchase Head

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle day-to-day procurement of raw materials, components, consumables and engineering items required for manufacturing.
• Purchase materials such as copper tubes, sheet metal, hardware, electrical items, packaging materials and other production-related items.
• Identify and develop new vendors as per quality, cost, delivery and service requirements.
• Float enquiries, obtain quotations and prepare comparative statements for purchase decisions.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) after necessary approvals.
• Follow up with vendors for on-time delivery and ensure material availability as per production requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, PPC, Quality, Stores and Accounts for procurement-related activities.
• Monitor pending orders, delivery schedules and vendor commitments.
• Maintain vendor records, quotation records, PO records and procurement-related documents.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through price negotiation, alternate vendors and alternate sources.
• Resolve issues related to short supply, quality rejection, delayed delivery and commercial discrepancies in coordination with concerned departments.
• Ensure procurement is carried out as per company policies, approved specifications and quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Good knowledge of Purchase & Procurement processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing HVAC/AC components, sheet metal, copper or industrial consumables will be preferred.
• Good vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, ERP/SAP and purchase documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple requirements simultaneously.
• Strong follow-up and analytical skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates from HVAC, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automobile, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Copper Tubing or Manufacturing industries will be preferred.