Purchase Manager - Steel Fabrication - Vasai

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to source

  raw materials

  , welding consumables, fasteners, paints, and tools.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to improve

  cost, quality, and delivery

  performance.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to achieve the

  best value

  for the company.

2. Vendor Development & Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with

  domestic and international vendors

  .
• Monitor vendor performance in terms of quality, cost, lead time, and compliance.
• Ensure vendors comply with company requirements, industry standards, and ethical practices.

3. Technical Understanding

• Possess sound knowledge of

  steel grades, standards , welding consumables, fabrication accessories, and tools

  .
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to understand

  material specifications and procurement timelines

  .
• Review and interpret

  purchase requisitions, drawings, and BOMs

  for accurate sourcing.

4. Purchase Planning & Coordination

• Plan and manage procurement schedules in line with

  production planning and project timelines

  .
• Coordinate with store, production, and finance departments to ensure

  smooth material flow

  .
• Monitor

  inventory levels

  and reorder points to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Ensure procurement costs are within approved budgets.
• Analyze

  market trends and steel price fluctuations

  to make informed buying decisions.
• Maintain and update

  price databases and cost sheets

  for key materials.

6. Process Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all procurement activities are as per

  ISO standards and company SOPs

  .
• Manage

  purchase orders, GRNs, contracts, and records

  in ERP systems.
• Handle

  audit requirements and documentation

  for internal and external compliance.

7. Logistics & Delivery Monitoring

• Coordinate with logistics providers for

  timely and cost-effective transportation

  of materials.
• Resolve delivery-related issues such as delays, damages, or shortages promptly.