Senior Purchasing Manager

About the Company:

Sporting Syndicate is India’s Largest Sports Goods Manufacturer and Exporter. Based in Jalandhar, Punjab, the company was founded in 1960 and has since been driving India's Sports Goods industry.

About the role:

We are looking to lead and manage the procurement and supply chain operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of materials and services essential for the production of sports goods. This role involves vendor management, strategic sourcing, logistics coordination, inventory control, and continuous process improvement.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's production and quality goals.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Develop long-term relationships with reliable suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, pricing, and compliance.
• Develop new supplier to mitigate risks

Inventory & Materials Management

• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to forecast material needs.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials and finished goods

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Monitor purchase budgets and ensure procurement is within approved cost limits
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety, and statutory compliance (e.g., import-export regulations, GST, E-Way bills).

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Participate in new product development by sourcing suitable materials/vendors.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for raw materials (plastics, rubber, textiles, etc.) used in sports goods manufacturing.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and payment terms with suppliers.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing setup.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor development, and ERP systems
• Understanding of production planning and material requirement planning (MRP).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If this sounds like you, then apply today and we look forward to receiving your application.