Purchase Executive

**Job Description:** As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process for switchgear, control systems, electrical components, and associated materials. Your key responsibilities will include: - Identifying and evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, delivery time, and terms of trade. - Issuing purchase orders, tracking order fulfillment, and ensuring materials are received on time. - Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers, negotiating pricing, discounts, and terms. - Conducting vendor evaluations and assessments for performance, quality, and reliability. - Monitoring stock levels and placing orders accordingly to avoid production delays. - Ensuring optimal inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and product availability. - Maintaining accurate records of purchases, supplier communications, and delivery schedules. - Supporting the purchase manager in ensuring procurement activities stay within the approved budget. - Collaborating with design, production, and engineering teams to understand requirements and specifications for purchasing. - Ensuring all purchases comply with company standards and specifications. - Ensuring the timely inspection of materials on arrival to verify the quality and quantity before acceptance. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any related field. - Post-graduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management/Procurement are a plus. - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in the switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment sector. - Strong understanding of the supply chain, vendor management, and purchase processes. - Strong leadership and team management abilities. - Proficient in using MS Office Suite and SAP. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. **Job Description:** As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process for switchgear, control systems, electrical components, and associated materials. Your key responsibilities will include: - Identifying and evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, delivery time, and terms of trade. - Issuing purchase orders, tracking order fulfillment, and ensuring materials are received on time. - Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers, negotiating pricing, discounts, and terms. - Conducting vendor evaluations and assessments for performance, quality, and reliability. - Monitoring stock levels and placing orders accordingly to avoid production delays. - Ensuring optimal inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and product availability. - Maintaining accurate records of purchases, supplier communications, and delivery schedules. - Supporting the purchase manager in ensuring procurement activities stay within the approved budget. - Collaborating with design, production, and engineering teams to understand requirements and specifications for purchasing. - Ensuring all purchases comply with company standards and specifications. - Ensuring the timely inspection of materials on arrival to verify the quality and quantity before acceptance. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any related field. - Post-graduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management/Procurement are a plus. - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in the switchgear, electrical, or industrial equipment sector. - Strong understanding of the supply chain, vendor management, and purchase processes. - Strong leadership and team management abilities. - Proficient in using MS Office Suite and SAP. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.