Core Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers for raw materials and services, maintaining a qualified vendor database, and conducting performance reviews.

Negotiation and Contracting: Negotiating contracts, prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal procurement conditions and cost savings.

Production Material Procurement: Managing the procurement of direct materials based on production planning (MRP) to ensure 100% product availability.

Inventory Control & Optimization: Monitoring inventory levels (min/max) to prevent shortages or excess, and coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and inventory turnover.

Quality Assurance & Compliance: Verifying that incoming materials meet technical specifications and quality standards, linking Material Test Reports (MTRs) to inventory.

Cost Analysis & Reporting: Analysing market trends, monitoring price fluctuations, and reporting cost-savings initiatives to management.

Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders (POs), contracts, and invoices in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tekla EPM).





Key Requirements and Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, often with 01 - 2+ years of experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of FMCG grades, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tekla EPM) and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong abilities to secure favourable pricing and terms.
- Analytical Abilities: Capacity to interpret market trends and analyse purchasing data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholders

Common Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Cost Savings/Avoidance: Reduction in Purchase Price Variance (PPV).

On-Time Delivery (OTD): Supplier performance in meeting schedules.

Inventory Turnover Rate: Effective management of stock.

Supplier Rejection Rate: Quality compliance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Executive (India)
🏢 Cochin Trade Links
📍 India