Purchase Executive

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchase Executive / Purchase Officer to join our team at our corporate office in Alwarpet, Chennai.

The candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day purchase and procurement activities, coordinating with suppliers, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely availability of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchase and procurement activities.
• Identify and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with stores, production, accounts and other departments regarding material requirements.
• Track pending POs, deliveries and material shortages.
• Maintain proper purchase records, quotations and vendor details.
• Monitor purchase prices and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Handle procurement of raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other office/factory requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues, shortages, damages and replacements.
• Ensure purchases are made as per approved specifications and requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 25 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Experience in paints, construction chemicals, building materials, FMCG, chemicals or related manufacturing industries will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of vendor management and price negotiation.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Should be comfortable working with Excel / MS Office.
• Knowledge of ERP / accounting software is an added advantage.
• Should be organized, responsible and capable of handling multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
• Immediate joiners / candidates with short notice period preferred.

Key Skills

Purchase | Procurement | Vendor Management | Purchase Orders | Supplier Negotiation | Vendor Development | Material Procurement | Cost Negotiation | Inventory Coordination | MS Excel | ERP

What We Offer

• Good growth opportunity in a growing manufacturing organization.
• Exposure to multi-location procurement and vendor management.
• Competitive salary based on experience and capability.

Interested candidates can apply through Naukri with their updated CV.

Job Location: Alwarpet, Chennai

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