Sr. Purchase Executive - Female

Role & responsibilities Floated RFQs and inquiries to vendors to obtain competitive quotations and ensure timely procurement. Managed the entire supply and dispatch chain to ensure smooth and timely delivery of materials. Created, tracked, and maintained Purchase Orders (POs) in line with procurement policies and project requirements. Built and managed strong relationships with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure service level adherence. Maintained strategic relationships with OEMs such as Cisco, DotCad, Avaya, and Polycom for product availability and pricing. Monitored inventory procedures to ensure accurate stock records and accountability. Identified, evaluated, and partnered with reliable vendors to optimize the vendor base and minimize risks. Negotiated terms, pricing, and contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency. Oversaw inspection of incoming materials to verify quantity and quality against purchase terms. Managed procurement documentation and maintained proper records for audit and compliance. Conducted price analysis and cost comparisons to aid in strategic purchasing decisions. Evaluated vendor performance and initiated vendor development programs for quality and reliability improvement. Maintained and updated procurement records, vendor databases, and material logs. Prepared and updated various procurement MIS reports including PO tracking, material inward/outward, and stock movements. Preferred candidate profile Must have prior experience, preferably in the IT industry, with a strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase process from Purchase Requisition (PR) to vendor development, negotiation, coordination, material delivery, and payment processing.