Purchase Manager

• Procurement & Sourcing:
• Lead sourcing efforts for materials, components, and services critical to our manufacturing and project operations.
• Identify and onboard reliable suppliers to support new and existing projects, including water purification systems, bottling plants, and allied equipment.
• Vendor Development & Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and ensure timely deliveries, adherence to quality standards, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiations & Cost Management:
• Negotiate smartly to secure the best possible prices without compromising quality.
• Actively work on cost reduction initiatives through strategic buying, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.
• Coordination Across Teams:
• Collaborate with Production, Projects, Quality Control, Design, and Finance teams to understand requirements and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Support project teams by ensuring material planning aligns with execution schedules.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, ethical standards, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and other documentation.
• Inventory Support:
• Coordinate with the stores and warehouse teams for stock management, re-order planning, and inventory optimization.
• MIS and Reporting:
• Prepare and share procurement reports, cost trackers, vendor scorecards, and savings reports with the leadership team.

• Import Purchase:

• Identify and evaluate overseas suppliers for RO components (membranes, filters, pumps, housings, etc.)
• Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage the end-to-end import process
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely shipments and adherence to quality standards
• Track shipments and manage documentation for customs clearance (invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COO, etc.)
• Liaise with freight forwarders, CHA, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and timely delivery
• Ensure compliance with all import regulations, including DGFT, BIS, and customs guidelines
• Monitor landed cost and maintain accurate cost sheets for all imported materials
• Maintain supplier database and performance records
• Assist in supplier negotiations to improve cost, delivery time, and payment terms Collaborate with R&D and production teams to forecast and plan purchase schedules

What Were Looking For:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing materials like stainless steel, plastics, electrical components, filtration systems, etc.
• Familiarity with procurement in an ERP environment (SAP/MM or similar systems).
• Commercially astute with knowledge of contracts, GST, and basic import-export processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.