Purchase Executive

• Identify and procure raw materials, polymers, metals, castings, machined parts, electronics, packaging materials, and consumables required for manufacturing of railway components.
• Ensure timely procurement to meet production plans, delivery targets, and project schedules.
• Track market trends, price movements, and availability of key raw materials.

2. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify potential suppliers and develop strategic vendor partnerships.
• Evaluate vendors based on technical capability, quality performance, delivery adherence, costing, and RDSO or railway approval criteria.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and periodically review vendor performance.

3. Cost Control & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply conditions to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Prepare comparative statements, purchase analyses, and cost breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with budget targets and minimum inventory strategies.

4. Purchase Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with production, stores, engineering, quality, and planning departments to understand material requirements.
• Schedule purchase orders based on consumption trends, forecast, and project loads.
• Monitor open POs, ensure on-time delivery, and avoid stock-outs.

5. Documentation & System Handling

• Maintain purchase orders, enquiry records, quotations, rate contracts, vendor documents, and ERP/Excel purchase tracking.
• Ensure documentation compliance for RDSO audits, ISO audits, and internal quality checks.
• Maintain material lead times, order histories, and supplier records.

6. Quality & Inspection Coordination

• Ensure all purchased items meet technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and inspection standards used in railway applications.
• Coordinate material inspection with quality and verify supplier compliance.
• Initiate corrective actions in case of rejections or supply failures.

7. Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Monitor dispatch schedules, transportation, inbound logistics, and delivery timelines.
• Resolve logistics issues such as delays, shortages, material damage, or documentation gaps.
• Optimize delivery cycles and logistics costs wherever possible.

8. Compliance & Audit Requirements

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, GST and taxation norms, contract labour compliance, and purchasing regulations applicable in railway manufacturing.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering or Graduation with strong purchasing experience.
• 5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive, engineering, or railway component industry.
• Strong understanding of RDSO requirements, technical specifications, drawings, and vendor qualification processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, and purchasing workflows.