Position: Purchase Manager

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Experience: 15–17 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Pharma Equipment

Location: Chennai

Reporting To: Management / General Manager

Package: Monthly Gross: 50,000/-

1. Job Objective

To independently manage the complete Purchase and Procurement function, ensuring timely availability of quality materials at competitive prices, effective supplier management, cost control and uninterrupted support to Production and Project requirements.
1. Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Procurement
- Manage the complete procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order and material receipt.

Supplier Management · Identify, evaluate and develop reliable new suppliers.

· Monitor supplier performance based on Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD).

· Handle supplier-related quality issues, delivery delays, replacements and corrective actions.

· Develop alternate suppliers for critical materials.

Cost Control & Negotiation

· Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.

· Identify cost-reduction opportunities and achieve procurement savings.

· Monitor purchase price variations and market trends.

· Develop annual rate contracts wherever applicable.

· Ensure purchases are made at competitive and commercially favourable terms.

Technical Procurement

· Understand engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications and technical requirements.

· Coordinate with Design / Engineering teams for technical clarification.

· Procure suitable mechanical and electrical components as per approved specifications.





· Evaluate alternate materials / components in consultation with the concerned technical team.

Production & Internal Coordination

· Coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, Design, Engineering, QA/QC and Accounts.

· Ensure timely availability of materials according to production schedules.

- Closely monitor critical and long-lead materials.

· Take immediate action on shortages and delayed supplies. · Support smooth and uninterrupted production activities.

Inventory & Stores Coordination

· Coordinate with Stores to monitor material availability and stock levels.

· Maintain optimum inventory and avoid overstocking / shortages.

· Monitor slow-moving and non-moving materials.

· Support inventory reduction and working-capital improvement initiatives.

Documentation & QMS

· Ensure proper documentation of quotations, comparative statements, Purchase Orders and supplier records.

· Maintain purchase records and reports as per company procedures.

· Ensure compliance with internal purchase procedures and QMS requirements.

· Support internal, external and customer audits related to Purchase activities.

1. Team Management

· Lead and manage the Purchase team effectively. · Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.

· Guide team members on vendor development,



negotiation and procurement procedures.

· Set and monitor departmental KPIs.

· Develop a performance-oriented procurement team.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· On-time material availability · Purchase cost reduction / savings

· Supplier on-time delivery

· Supplier quality performance

· Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

· Reduction in material shortages

· Inventory optimization

· Timely closure of Purchase Orders

· New / alternate supplier development

· Reduction in emergency purchases

1. Required Skills & Competencies

· Strong knowledge of Purchase & Procurement functions. · Excellent vendor development and negotiation skills.

· Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering materials.

· Ability to understand drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Good knowledge of ERP Tally systems and MS Excel.

· Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

· Good coordination with cross-functional departments.

· Leadership and team-management capability.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

1. Ideal Candidate Profile

A senior Purchase professional with 15–17 years of experience who can independently handle the complete procurement function, including vendor development, technical sourcing, price negotiation, cost control, supplier performance, inventory coordination and Purchase team management.

Key Focus

Quality + Cost + Delivery + Supplier Development + Inventory Control + Team Management

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Paragliding Mantra
📍 Chennai