Purchase Officer

Job Title: Purchase Officer / Purchase Manager

Location: Navi Mumbai

Job Summary

The Purchase Officer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring a diverse range of items—including raw metals, hardware, electrical/electronic components, and mechanical assemblies—based on machine shortage reports.

The role focuses on inventory optimization (ROL/ROQ), cost reduction, strategic supplier onboarding, and data-driven purchase planning to support seamless manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Source and procure raw materials such as Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel sheets, rods, plates, angles, hardware, pneumatic/hydraulic fittings, cables, and specialized components like motors, gearboxes, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability of required materials.

Shortage Management

• Analyze weekly/daily machine shortage reports and proactively place orders to ensure zero production downtime.

Inventory Control

• Monitor and maintain Reorder Levels (ROL) and Reorder Quantities (ROQ) to balance optimum stock availability with minimum inventory holding costs.

Cost Optimization & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure the best total cost of ownership without compromising quality.

Supplier Development

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to create a robust supply chain, mitigate single-source risks, and drive down material costs.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare periodic purchase analysis, cost-saving, variance, and macro purchase planning reports for upper management.

System Management

• Accurately update and maintain purchase orders, vendor master data, and lead times within the ERP system.

Skills

• Solid understanding of engineering materials (grades of steel/aluminium) and industrial electrical/automation components.

Software

• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or custom manufacturing ERPs.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and formulas.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for professional vendor correspondence.
• Strong, assertive negotiation capabilities.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with relevant commercial procurement experience.
• Graduation in Commerce (B.Com) or Science with a strong background in industrial purchasing.

Post-Graduation

• MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of core purchasing experience specifically within a machinery manufacturing, heavy engineering, or industrial automation industry.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person