Senior Purchase Manager

Selective Minerals and Color Industries Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Person with a strong background in raw material procurement, logistics coordination, and inventory management preferably within the chemical and pigment industries. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting end-to-end purchasing operations to ensure seamless procurement aligned with production and business needs. Candidates residing in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, will be preferred for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide subordinate in procuring raw materials, packaging materials, and administrative supplies.
• Manage logistics activities including vendor development, rate negotiation, and purchase documentation.
• Conduct vendor visits and regular travel to manufacturing plants.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with potential suppliers for quality, price, and reliability.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in procurement within the chemicals or allied industries.
• BE in Engineering preferred.
• Solid knowledge of vendor management, negotiation, and local transport working.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (such as Tally), and e-procurement tools.
• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
• High level of discipline, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Coordinate delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of materials as per production requirements.
• Maintain supplier databases, delivery records, and relevant documentation in line with stock, ISO audit and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with the stores and accounts departments for GRN entries and inward material coordination and conduct regular stock Audits.
• Factory Support for Capex & Opex.
• Liaise with production, quality control, and other internal teams to ensure material requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Track market trends and developments related to minerals and pigments to optimize sourcing.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and relevant statutory guidelines.
• Assist during internal and external audits with relevant purchase data and reports.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Procurement within Chemicals or Allied Industries with 5 years in Head/Managerial role.