Sr. Purchase Executive

Role:

• Source and procure raw materials and components: ABS/HDPE/PP granules (outer shell), EPS beads (inner liner), polycarbonate sheets (visor), foam padding, chin straps, buckles, rivets, and packaging materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers, prioritizing the KhedaAhmedabad industrial belt where feasible, alongside national vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and rate contracts to control input costs, tracking resin/plastic price trends (crude-oil linked) to advise on forward buying.
• Raise, track, and expedite purchase orders in line with the production schedule shared by the PPC team.
• Coordinate with QC/QA to ensure incoming materials meet BIS/ISI (IS 4151) raw-material specifications before acceptance.
• Maintain vendor master data, approved vendor list, rate contracts, and supplier performance scorecards.
• Manage import documentation and customs coordination for any materials sourced outside India.
• Resolve quality, quantity, or delivery disputes with vendors; drive corrective action on repeat issues.
• Maintain optimum raw-material inventory levels in coordination with stores to avoid production stoppages or excess working capital lock-in.
• Ensure purchase activity complies with company policy and statutory requirements (GST, e-way bill, purchase audit trail)

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Plastics Engineering, Supply Chain, or Commerce; diploma holders with relevant experience also considered.
• 2 to 5 years of procurement experience, ideally in plastics, injection molding, automotive components, or two-wheeler accessories.
• Working knowledge of ERP/purchase systems (SAP B1 must) and MS Excel.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and follow-up skills.