PURCHASE MANAGER

Job Title:

Purchase Manager

Location:

[City, State] / [Plant / Office location]

Department:

Procurement / Purchase / Supply Chain

Reporting To:

Head of Procurement / Supply Chain Manager / Operations Manager

Remuneration:

12,00,000 per annum

Experience Required:

8-10 years in Purchase / Procurement / Supply Chain, preferably with exposure to [industry you are hiring for, e.g. manufacturing / engineering / FMCG / Chemicals / Auto Components etc]

Education:

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  Bachelor s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field



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  Preferably MBA / Post-graduate qualification in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Procurement etc

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Strategy & Sourcing

   
   
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     Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure timely sourcing of raw materials, consumables, spares, and capital equipment.

   
   
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     Identify alternative suppliers and sources to improve cost competitiveness and ensure supply continuity.

   
   
   
   



2. Supplier Management & Contracting

   
   
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     Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

   
   
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     Evaluate existing & prospective suppliers on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.

   
   
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     Maintain strong relationships with key vendors.

   
   
   
   



3. Cost Control & Budgeting

   
   
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     Monitor and manage procurement costs, look for cost-saving opportunities.

   
   
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     Work within budgets; forecast procurement requirement and plan accordingly.

   
   
   
   



4. Purchase Order & Inventory Management

   
   
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     Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, ensure timely delivery.

   
   
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     Coordinate with inventory / warehouse / production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels; avoid stockouts or excess.

   
   
   
   



5. Quality & Compliance

   
   
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     Ensure procured items meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

   
   
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     Carry out supplier audits / performance reviews.

   
   
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     Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and documentation.

   
   
   
   



6. Cross-Functional Coordination

   
   
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     Liaise with production / engineering / operations / finance / logistics departments to understand requirements and resolve issues.

   
   
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     Provide inputs for design / engineering if material issues arise.

   
   
   
   



7. Team Management & Process Improvement

   
   
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     Lead the purchasing / procurement team: assign tasks, mentor/junior buyers, manage performance.

   
   
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     Identify process inefficiencies; implement improvements / automation.

   
   
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     Track procurement metrics (on-time delivery, cost variance, supplier lead times etc) and report to senior management.

   
   
   
   



8. Risk Management & Market Analysis

   
   
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     Monitor market trends, prices, currency fluctuations etc that could affect procurement.

   
   
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     Develop mitigation plans for supply risks (alternate sources, safety stocks etc)

   
   
   
   

Skills & Competencies:

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  Strong negotiation skills



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  Analytical mindset; good with numbers and cost structures



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  Good knowledge of procurement practices, legal/contractual aspects



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  Familiarity with ERP / procurement software / purchase order systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle etc)



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  Good interpersonal and communication skills



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  Leadership & team-management capability



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  Problem solving & decision making under pressure



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  Planning & time management