Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Purchase function with strategic planning and execution aligned with
• organizational goals.
• Oversee the preparation and evaluation of RFQs, ensuring alignment with the companys
• procurement policy.
• Develop vendor development strategies and build long-term partnerships with reliable
• suppliers.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, and compliance with company
• standards.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors to ensure maximum value for the
• company.
• Approve purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of goods and services across
• categories.
• Review and enhance procurement processes to optimize lead times, cost efficiency, and
• inventory control.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality assurance, and adherence to timelines; initiate
• corrective actions when needed.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering efforts in collaboration with internal
• teams.
• Maintain procurement records and performance metrics to support strategic decision-
• making.
• Ensure legal, commercial, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.
• Guide and mentor the procurement team, fostering continuous improvement and capability
• building.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Finance teams for
• smooth procurement operations.
• Regularly visit supplier facilities to evaluate production capabilities and strengthen business
• relationships.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering; additional qualifications in Supply Chain or Business
• Management are a plus.
• 10 + years of experience in procurement, including at least 3 years in a
• managerial/supervisory role.
• Proven experience in procurement of sheet metal, machined components, plastics, and
• rubbers.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, coatings, plating, and anodizing techniques.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and supplier data.
• Deep understanding of procurement strategies, cost modeling, and supplier audits.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work under pressure to meet targets.
• Willingness to travel for vendor assessments and relationship building.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Bangalore.