JOB DESCRIPTION

General Purchase Manager

Department: Purchase / Procurement
Designation: General Purchase Manager
Reporting To: General Manager / Head of Operations / Management
Location: Thudiyalur, Coimbatore
Experience: 8–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose

The General Purchase Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the organization’s complete procurement activities. The role ensures timely availability of quality materials, equipment, consumables, and services at competitive prices while maintaining proper vendor management, cost control, and compliance with company policies.

2. Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Procurement

· Develop and implement effective procurement strategies based on organizational requirements.

· Manage the complete purchase cycle from Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order and delivery.

· Source materials, equipment, consumables, and services from reliable suppliers.

· Obtain and evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.





· Ensure timely procurement without affecting day-to-day operations.

· Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Vendor Management

· Identify, evaluate, and approve current vendors as per company requirements.

· Maintain an updated vendor database and supplier records.

· Conduct vendor performance evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.

· Develop long-term relationships with key suppliers.

· Handle vendor negotiations, complaints, disputes, and performance issues.

Cost Control

· Negotiate competitive rates and achieve cost savings through effective procurement.

· Compare quotations and conduct market price analysis.

· Monitor price fluctuations and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

· Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and authorization limits.

Inventory Coordination

· Coordinate with Stores, Production, Maintenance, Finance, and

📌 General Purchase Manager (Thudiyalur)
🏢 Avera Health
📍 Thudiyalur