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




Robust 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
Solid 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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