Role & responsibilities

- Procurement & Sourcing:
- Lead sourcing efforts for materials, components, and services critical to our manufacturing and project operations.
- Identify and onboard reliable suppliers to support recent and existing projects, including water purification systems, bottling plants, and allied equipment.
- Vendor Development & Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers.
- Evaluate vendor performance regularly and ensure timely deliveries, adherence to quality standards, and competitive pricing.
- Negotiations & Cost Management:
- Negotiate smartly to secure the best possible prices without compromising quality.
- Actively work on cost reduction initiatives through strategic buying, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.

- Coordination Across Teams
- Collaborate with Production, Projects, Quality Control, Design, and Finance teams to understand requirements and ensure timely availability of materials.
- Support project teams by ensuring material planning aligns with execution schedules.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, ethical standards, and statutory compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, supplier agreements, and other documentation.

- Inventory Support
- Coordinate with the stores and warehouse teams for stock management, re-order planning, and inventory optimization.

- MIS and Reporting
- Prepare and share procurement reports, cost trackers,



vendor scorecards, and savings reports with the leadership team.

- Import Purchase
- Identify and evaluate overseas suppliers for RO components (membranes, filters, pumps, housings, etc.)
- Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage the end-to-end import process
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely shipments and adherence to quality standards
- Track shipments and manage documentation for customs clearance (invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COO, etc.)
- Liaise with freight forwarders, CHA, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and timely delivery
- Ensure compliance with all import regulations, including DGFT, BIS, and customs guidelines
- Monitor landed cost and maintain accurate cost sheets for all imported materials
- Maintain supplier database and performance records
- Assist in supplier negotiations to improve cost, delivery time, and payment terms Collaborate with R&D; and production teams to forecast and plan purchase schedules

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing materials like stainless steel, plastics, electrical components, filtration systems, etc.
- Familiarity with procurement in an ERP environment (SAP/MM or similar systems).
- Commercially astute with knowledge of contracts, GST, and basic import-export processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A team player who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease.

📌 Purchase Manager (Noida)
🏢 WAE India
📍 Noida