Procurement Manager

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Position Purchase Manager

Department Purchase & Procurement

Reporting To Plant Head / Operations Head

Job Location- Mangalage, Karjan Vadodara

Job Summary

The Purchase Manager will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring raw materials,consumables, engineering items, MRO spares, and capital equipment required for uninterruptedmanufacturing operations. The role requires strong technical understanding of engineering components,vendor management, cost optimization, inventory planning, and timely procurement to support productiontargets.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute procurement of raw materials, consumables, engineering items, MRO spares,tools, and capital equipment.

Ensure uninterrupted availability of materials to meet production schedules.

Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base through vendor identification, evaluation, andperformance monitoring.

Negotiate prices, commercial terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules to achieve costsavings.

Float RFQs, evaluate techno-commercial offers, prepare comparative statements, and finalizepurchase orders.

Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance departments for effectiveprocurement planning.

Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service.

Identify alternate sources for critical materials and imported items to reduce procurement risk.

Ensure timely follow-up with suppliers to meet committed delivery schedules.

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.

Maintain procurement records, purchase documentation, contracts, and vendor databases.

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, SOPs, and statutory requirements.

Lead and develop the purchase team while driving continuous improvement in procurementprocesses

Required Technical Skills

Vendor Development & Vendor Management

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Techno-Commercial Negotiation

Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction

Purchase Planning & Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Inventory Control & Coordination

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)

MS Excel & MIS Reporting

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

Contract & Purchase Order Management

Preferred Experience

Experience in manufacturing industries such as

Bearing, Automotive, Precision Engineering,

Forging, Steel, or Heavy Engineering

.

Good understanding of engineering drawings, mechanical components, and industrialmanufacturing processes.

Knowledge of bearing-grade raw materials, heat treatment consumables, grinding consumables,machine spares, hydraulic and pneumatic components, electrical items, and industrial utilities will bean advantage.

Experience in procurement of CNC machine spares, centreless grinding machine components,maintenance spares, and industrial equipment is preferred.

Educational Qualification B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

(Preferred). Candidates with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering along with significant relevant experience mayalso be considered.

Experience

3–15 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing industry.

Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role.

Key Competencies

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Excellent vendor relationship management.

Technical understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.

Strong planning, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.

Ability to work under pressure and meet production-driven procurement timeline