Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers for raw materials, components, consumables, and capital equipment.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier consolidation.

Vendor Management

- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and periodic audits.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment conditions, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve maximum value.

Purchase Operations

- Ensure timely procurement of materials required for uninterrupted production.
- Issue Purchase Orders (POs), monitor order status, and expedite deliveries where necessary.
- Coordinate with production planning, stores, quality, engineering, and finance departments to meet operational requirements.

Cost Control & Budget Management

- Monitor procurement budgets and material costs.
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier performance to achieve sustainable cost savings.
- Prepare cost comparison statements and procurement reports for management review.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

- Collaborate with planning and inventory teams to maintain optimum stock levels.
- Minimize excess inventory while preventing stock-outs of critical materials.
- Support demand planning and inventory optimization initiatives.

Quality & Compliance





- Ensure all procured materials comply with technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve supplier quality issues.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and applicable statutory regulations.

Risk Management

- Identify procurement risks related to supplier dependency, pricing volatility, and material shortages.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies and maintain business continuity plans.
- Monitor supplier financial and operational performance to mitigate supply chain risks.

Reporting & Documentation

- Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, supplier performance dashboards, and cost-saving reports.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
- Supplier Development and Vendor Management
- Commercial Negotiation and Contract Management
- Cost Reduction and Value Engineering
- Supply Chain and Inventory Management
- Procurement Planning and Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial raw materials
- Understanding of ISO standards, quality systems, and procurement compliance
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities

📌 Purchase Manager (Ghaziabad)
🏢 UNICARE FIRE SAFETY INDIA
📍 Ghaziabad