Purchase/Vendor Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Streamline the process of vendor empanelment and evaluation.
• Regularization of POs towards regular material/job indents received within the timeline and non-regular materials as and when the requirement arises.
• Regular communication with the internal stakeholders regarding the procurement process.
• Monitoring of day-to-day requirements of material/job and ensuring timely delivery.
• 100% adherence to the procurement process and the required approvals
• Process orientation to ensure each monthly audit or Purchase and vendor management passes without observations.
• Cross-checking with the internal customers when abnormal material/job quantity is observed in the PRs.
• Forecasting / Planning of buffer stock.
• Timely completion of material/job extension requests.
• Timely completion of material/job creation request.
• Getting a minimum of 3 comparative quotes for getting best rates.
• Reduction in average TAT (turnaround time) for closure of indents in SAP.
• Regular inventory checks with central stores and sometimes involved in deliveries.
• Ensuring timely submission of invoices/bills from the vendors to finance.
• Identify vulnerabilities and redundancies in the supply chain.
• Interaction with the suppliers and agreement on expectations for C metrics.
• Good Understanding of PI/PO/Invoice processes.

Educational qualifications and minimum professional experience needed

MBA from a top-tier college with a minimum of 7 years of experience in vendor management, purchasing, and financial management.