Purchasing Manager

• Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer with minimum 8-year experience in an Agri-Input company.
• The person needs to be proficient in English and Hindi language.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of ERP and other vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Solid judgment along with decision-making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Professional degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Job Brief:

• As a Purchasing Manager, the role will involve sourcing raw materials, equipment, and services, as well as managing vendors (both for domestic and import procurement).
• Responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers.
• To Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and ensure timely supply of materials.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement.
• Additionally, to analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process.
• By leveraging knowledge of supply chain management and ability to identify opportunities for improvement, Purchase Manager to contribute to the overall success of our organization’s purchasing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies
• Ensuring timely availability of materials and services
• Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms
• Ensuring compliances with Organisation policies and applicable legal compliances
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Perform periodic Supplier audit/evaluation and to do site visits
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Maintain and update procurement records, including supplier information, contracts, and pricing agreements.