Purchase Manager – Technical Procurement Location: Faridabad, Haryana Industry: Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time About Us: We are a leading manufacturer of rolling mill machinery, providing turnkey solutions to steel plants across India and international markets. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, high-performance equipment that meets the demanding needs of hot rolling operations. As we scale operations and expand globally, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Purchase Manager to lead our procurement function for all critical technical and capital equipment purchases. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers for technical equipment, mechanical components, electrical systems, and fabrication materials. Build long-term partnerships with vendors offering high quality, timely delivery, and competitive pricing. Vendor Development & Evaluation: Identify and onboard high-quality vendors for gearboxes, electrical panels, automation controls, CNC-machined components, etc. Ensure suppliers meet quality, timeline, and cost objectives. Procurement Management: Lead end-to-end procurement of large capital equipment and high-spec technical items required for rolling mills, including mill stands, gearboxes, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and Automation hardware. Ensure material specifications match engineering and quality standards. Manage RFQs, technical and commercial negotiations, purchase orders, and contracts. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with design, production, quality control, and finance departments to understand technical needs and align procurement strategy. Support project timelines by ensuring timely material availability. Cost Optimization & Negotiation: Continuously seek cost reduction opportunities without compromising on quality or delivery. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and warranty clauses with suppliers. Develop strong vendor relationships and regularly visit suppliers to evaluate capacity, quality control, and adherence to timelines. Handle negotiations, payment terms, delivery commitments, and warranty issues. Maintain a supplier performance database and resolve any delivery or quality issues proactively. Inventory & Supply Chain Monitoring: Oversee inventory levels of critical components and implement procurement planning based on production schedules and project deadlines. Ensure smooth logistics and follow-up for on-time deliveries. Team Development & Process Implementation Recruit and train a procurement support team, defining clear roles and KPIs. Establish SOPs for procurement, documentation, vendor audits, and approval workflows. Report to management with procurement plans, timelines, bottlenecks, and improvement areas Key Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical field; MBA in Supply Chain or Materials Management is a plus. Minimum 8–10 years of experience in technical procurement in heavy machinery or capital goods industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical components, machining standards, and industrial manufacturing processes. Proven experience in handling large value purchases and dealing with both domestic and international vendors. Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally) and MS Office. What We Offer: Opportunity to be part of a growing and reputed engineering company. Leadership role with Dynamic and challenging work environment Competitive and negotiable salary , based on experience and value brought to the role Show more Show less