Role
Source and procure raw materials and components: ABS/HDPE/PP granules (outer shell), EPS beads (inner liner), polycarbonate sheets (visor), foam padding, chin straps, buckles, rivets, and packaging materials.
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers, prioritizing the KhedaAhmedabad industrial belt where feasible, alongside national vendors.
Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and rate contracts to control input costs, tracking resin/plastic price trends (crude-oil linked) to advise on forward buying.
Raise, track, and expedite purchase orders in line with the production schedule shared by the PPC team.
Coordinate with QC/QA to ensure incoming materials meet BIS/ISI (IS 4151) raw-material specifications before acceptance.
Maintain vendor master data, approved vendor list, rate contracts, and supplier performance scorecards.
Manage import documentation and customs coordination for any materials sourced outside India.
Resolve quality, quantity,



or delivery disputes with vendors; drive corrective action on repeat issues.
Maintain optimum raw-material inventory levels in coordination with stores to avoid production stoppages or excess working capital lock-in.
Ensure purchase activity complies with company policy and statutory requirements (GST, e-way bill, purchase audit trail)

Requirements
Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Plastics Engineering, Supply Chain, or Commerce; diploma holders with relevant experience also considered.
2 to 5 years of procurement experience, ideally in plastics, injection molding, automotive components, or two-wheeler accessories.
Working knowledge of ERP/purchase systems (SAP B1 must) and MS Excel.
Solid negotiation, vendor management, and follow-up skills.

📌 Sr Purchase Executive Ahmedabad
🏢 Elite HR Services
📍 Ahmedabad