Hiring: Purchase Manager – Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Location: Thrissur, Kerala

Work Type: In office

Salary: ₹7.5–8 LPA

Experience: 10+ Years

Qualification: MBA / Relevant Procurement or Supply Chain Qualification

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors
- Lead commercial negotiations and cost-saving initiatives
- Manage RFQs, quotations, bid comparisons, and Purchase Orders
- Coordinate with Stores, Production, Finance, Quality, and other teams
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement risks
- Handle vendor issues, claims, replacements, and corrective actions
- Prepare procurement reports, dashboards, and cost-analysis reports
- Drive procurement process improvements and team leadership

Must-Have Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Sourcing / Materials Management




- Strong knowledge of purchasing processes
- Strategic Procurement & Purchasing
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Analysis & Cost Optimization
- Purchase Order Management
- Procurement Planning
- ERP / Procurement Software
- Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Leadership & Team Management

Education MBA preferred, especially in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline.

Language Requirements

Mandatory: Malayalam & English

Preferred: Hindi & Tamil

Candidates with experience in manufacturing / industrial procurement, high-value procurement, supplier development, alternate sourcing, contract procurement, and procurement analytics will be preferred.

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Pay: ₹750,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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