Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day purchase activities for machining parts, bought-out components, and job work requirements.

- Review purchase requirements/indents and ensure timely procurement as per production and inventory requirements.

- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery capability, capacity, and technical requirements.

- Develop new vendors and strengthen the existing vendor base to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.

- Float RFQs (Request for Quotations), obtain and analyze quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and finalize suppliers.

- Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved requirements and commercial terms.

- Coordinate with vendors for timely delivery, quality issues, dispatches, and other procurement-related concerns.

- Handle procurement of machining components, bought-out parts, and job-work activities, including rate and cost analysis.

- Conduct job-work and vendor cost analysis to ensure competitive pricing and optimum procurement costs.

- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Stores, Production, PPC, and other concerned departments to ensure material availability and avoid excess/short inventory.

- Track open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers for timely delivery as per committed schedules.

- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and service,



and maintain supplier performance records.

- Identify supplier-related risks and initiate corrective actions wherever required.

- Support cost reduction initiatives through vendor development, alternate sourcing, price negotiation, and process improvements.

- Maintain proper documentation related to RFQs, quotations, comparative statements, POs, vendor evaluations, and purchase records.

- Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier development and resolution of quality-related issues.

- Ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, approved vendors, specifications, and commercial requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of Purchase & Procurement processes.

- Good understanding of machining parts and bought-out components.

- Experience in vendor identification, development, and evaluation.

- Knowledge of RFQ, quotation comparison, negotiation, and PO processing.

- Understanding of job work procurement and cost analysis.

- Good knowledge of inventory management and material planning.

- Ability to evaluate and monitor supplier performance.

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

- Good analytical and commercial acumen.

- Positive coordination and communication skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/SAP would be preferred.

📌 Deputy Purchase Manager (Oragadam)
🏢 JCBL
📍 Oragadam