Date: 30 Jul 2026

Location: IN

Company: Coats

Job Title: Executive - Procurement
Location: Madurai

Role Purpose:

To manage the procurement process for Interlining & pre-cut products, Zips and New product development (RM) for India by understanding business needs, identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery. Responsible for maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding quality and compliance standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

- Supplier Management – Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Purchase Order Processing – Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Cost Optimization – Negotiate pricing and payment terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
- Market Research – Monitor market trends and conduct supplier benchmarking to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Vendor Count Consolidation - Develop innovative sourcing of new vendors.
- Current product development- Product development coordination between commercial and vendors.
- Import Shipment Clearance – Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs agents to ensure timely and compliant clearance of imported goods.
- Contract Management – Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts for sub-contractors to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.




- Compliance & Documentation – Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements and maintain accurate records.
- Risk Management – Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including delays, quality issues or vendor failures.
- Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain and Quality teams to align with business needs.
- Reporting & Analysis – Generate procurement KPI reports and analyse data to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

- B.Tech Textile with minimum 2+ years’ relevant work experience in sourcing and vendor management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge in MS Office Excel and PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
- Timely completion and execution of tasks
- Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
- Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Processes.

Desirable:

- B. Tech Textile.
- Knowledge about Textile raw materials sourcing.
- Data analytics using Power BI or Tableau.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

📌 Executive (India)
🏢 Coats Group
📍 India