WE ARE HIRING PURCHASE MANAGER (INTERNATIONAL SOURCING

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: Minimum 5 years The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating our international supplier base, particularly suppliers located in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and Taiwan.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end purchasing and sourcing activities with overseas suppliers.
- Handle supplier communication, negotiations and commercial discussions.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, lead times and other commercial conditions.
- Issue and follow up Purchase Orders and ensure timely order execution.
- Closely monitor production schedules, shipment readiness and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with suppliers on product specifications, samples, approvals and quality requirements.
- Work closely with internal Product, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and Logistics teams.
- Identify potential supply delays, cost increases and other procurement risks and take corrective action.
- Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with key suppliers.
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and alternative sourcing opportunities.
- Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews covering price, quality, delivery and service levels.

• Maintain proper purchasing documentation, supplier records,



costing and management reports.

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement or international sourcing.
- Strong experience in dealing directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers, preferably across China and other Asian markets.
- Good understanding of international purchasing, costing, lead times, production planning and shipment coordination.
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Robust analytical ability and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
- Ability to independently follow up multiple suppliers, products and orders simultaneously.

• Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, factory meetings and sourcing activities when required.

Preferred Profile Candidates with experience in sports goods, footwear, apparel, consumer products or related manufacturing/sourcing industries will have an advantage.

We are looking for a commercially strong and highly organised professional who can take ownership of the purchasing function and build effective relationships with our international supplier network

📌 Purchase Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Surya Advisory Services
📍 Chennai