Purchase Manager

Neeman Seating Solution Pvt. Ltd. (Neeman Furniture)

Location: IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Experience: 6–7 Years

Salary: ₹50,000 per month

Reporting To: Managing Director (MD)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Neeman Furniture

Neeman Furniture is a furniture manufacturing company specializing in office, institutional, educational, hospital, and workspace furniture solutions. We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager with strong procurement expertise and, preferably, a proven background in the furniture manufacturing industry.

Job Summary

The Purchase Manager will be responsible for managing the complete procurement function, including sourcing raw materials, vendor development, price negotiation, purchase planning, order management, inventory coordination, and timely availability of materials for production.

The ideal candidate should have 6–7 years of relevant purchase/procurement experience in a furniture manufacturing company and strong knowledge of furniture raw materials, components, vendors, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchase Management

Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, components, consumables, hardware, and other production requirements.

Develop and implement effective purchase strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives.

Ensure timely procurement of materials to avoid production delays.

Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs), purchase schedules, and related documentation.

Coordinate closely with Production, Stores, Quality, Accounts, and Management teams.

2. Vendor Development & Management

Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop reliable suppliers.

Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and continuously explore new suppliers.

Evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, capacity, and reliability.

Conduct regular vendor performance reviews.

Develop alternate vendors to reduce supply-chain dependency and procurement risks.

3. Cost Negotiation & Cost Control

Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, delivery terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.

Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.

Track raw material price fluctuations and market trends.

Support management in achieving procurement cost-saving targets.

4. Furniture Industry Procurement

The candidate should have practical knowledge of sourcing and purchasing furniture-related materials such as:

Plywood, MDF, HDF, particle board and other wood-based materials

Laminates, veneers, PVC and edge-banding materials

MS/SS pipes, sheets and metal components

Furniture hardware and fittings

Chair components and accessories

Foam, fabric, leatherette and upholstery materials

Adhesives, chemicals, paints and related consumables

Fasteners, screws and other hardware

Packaging materials

Other production-specific components

5. Purchase Planning & Inventory Coordination

Plan purchases based on production schedules, sales requirements, and inventory levels.

Monitor stock availability and reorder levels.

Coordinate with Stores to maintain optimum inventory.

Avoid both material shortages and unnecessary excess inventory.

Track pending Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery.

6. Quality & Delivery Coordination

Coordinate with vendors to ensure materials meet required specifications and quality standards.

Work with the Quality and Production teams to resolve material-related issues.

Follow up on delayed, rejected, or incorrect materials.

Ensure suppliers adhere to agreed delivery schedules.

7. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate purchase records, vendor databases, quotations, POs, and procurement documentation.

Prepare regular purchase reports for management.

Track purchase costs, pending orders, delivery status, and vendor performance.

Provide procurement-related MIS and analysis to the MD whenever required.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of furniture manufacturing procurement

Vendor sourcing and development

Price negotiation and cost control

Purchase planning

Raw material knowledge

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Market and price analysis

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Good analytical and decision-making abilities

Proficiency in MS Excel and purchase/ERP software

Ability to work under production deadlines

Eligibility Criteria

6–7 years of experience** in Purchase / Procurement.

Mandatory/strongly preferred: Experience in a furniture manufacturing company.

Strong understanding of furniture raw materials and manufacturing components.

Experience handling multiple vendors and procurement requirements.

Graduate degree in any relevant discipline; a degree/diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or related fields will be an advantage.

Candidates with experience in manufacturing procurement will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Procurement cost savings

On-time material availability

Vendor performance

Purchase price optimization

Reduction in material shortages

Inventory efficiency

Quality of purchased materials

Purchase order and documentation accuracy

Compensation

₹50,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Reporting Structure

The Purchase Manager will report directly to the Managing Director (MD) and will work closely with Production, Stores, Quality, Accounts, Sales, and Operations teams.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on procurement professional who understands the realities of furniture manufacturing and can independently manage vendors, negotiations, purchase planning, and material availability.

The ideal candidate should be commercially strong, proactive, vendor-savvy, and capable of taking ownership of the complete purchase function.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹56,844.19 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person