Purchase Executive

Job highlights

• 5-8 years procurement experience in paints or chemical manufacturing with vendor development and raw material sourcing skills
• Manage end-to-end purchasing of raw materials and packaging, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and coordination with cross-functional teams

Job Purpose

To manage procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and engineering spares while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor coordination.
• Source raw materials such as resins, pigments, solvents, additives, and other chemicals used in paint manufacturing.
• Procure packaging materials such as paint buckets, containers, lids, labels, and cartons.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability.
• Obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, negotiate rates, and achieve cost savings.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality Control, Finance, and R&D teams to meet material requirements.
• Monitor supplier lead times, delivery schedules, pending purchase orders, and material shortages.
• Maintain vendor databases, purchase records, cost sheets, and procurement reports.
• Follow up on supplier invoices, payment terms, and purchase-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and approved vendor requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Any graduate, preferably B.Com, BBA, B.Sc. Chemistry, or Engineering.
• Additional qualification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in purchase/procurement within paints, coatings, chemicals, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience in raw material procurement for paint or chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Required Skills

• Vendor development and negotiation
• Raw material sourcing and cost analysis
• Purchase order management
• Inventory and material planning coordination
• Supplier relationship management
• MS Excel and ERP/SAP knowledge
• Communication, coordination, and analytical skills

Preferred Industry Background

• Paint and coatings manufacturing
• Powder coating and industrial paints
• Specialty chemicals
• Resin and polymer manufacturing
• Pigments, dyes, and additives
• Chemical manufacturing and distribution
• Industrial adhesives and sealants
• Packaging materials manufacturing