Specialization: Direct Materials, Raw Materials (RM) & Imports

- Position Details
- Designation: Senior Executive – Purchase & Procurement
- Department: Purchase / Procurement / SCM
- Function: Direct Materials, Raw Materials & Import Procurement
- Reporting To: Purchase Manager / SCM Head
- Experience: 4–7 years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing

industry

- Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end procurement of direct materials, raw materials and imported

materials, ensuring timely availability of materials at optimum cost, quality and

commercial terms while maintaining uninterrupted production and inventory control.

- Key Responsibilities

A. Direct & Raw Material Procurement

- Handle procurement of RM, direct materials, components and productionrelated materials based on approved PR/MRP requirements.
- Review purchase requisitions, stock levels, open POs and material requirements.
- Source materials from approved and potential suppliers.
- Obtain quotations, conduct price negotiations and finalize commercial terms.
- Release and monitor POs as per approved requirements.
- Ensure materials are procured within the required cost, quality and delivery

timelines.

- Coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, QA/QC, Engineering and Finance for

material requirements and issues.

- Continuously monitor supplier commitments and expedite delayed materials.
- Develop alternate sources to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

B. Import Procurement

- Handle end-to-end procurement activities for imported raw materials,

components and direct materials.

- Coordinate with overseas suppliers for quotations, PI, PO confirmation, production

status and shipment schedules.

- Follow up on shipment readiness, ETD, ETA, BL/AWB and shipping documents.
- Coordinate with logistics, CHA/customs, finance and internal stakeholders for





smooth clearance and receipt of imported materials.

- Ensure required import documents are received accurately and on time.
- Monitor import lead times, payment terms and shipment status.
- Track import-related costs and support landed-cost analysis.

C. Supplier Management

- Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD).
- Conduct regular supplier follow-up and performance reviews.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for supplier quality issues, rejections and corrective

actions.

- Negotiate price revisions, payment terms, lead times, MOQ and other commercial

conditions.

- Support supplier development and cost-reduction initiatives.

D. ERP / NAV & Procurement Documentation

- Create and maintain purchase orders in ERP/NAV as per approved requirements.
- Monitor PR-to-PO conversion and open PO status.
- Ensure accurate item codes, specifications, quantities, prices, delivery dates and

other PO details.

- Follow up on GRN, invoice and payment-related issues with Stores and Finance.
- Maintain procurement records, quotations, comparison statements, supplier

documents and approvals.

- Prepare MIS and procurement reports related to open PO, pending deliveries,

price changes, imports and supplier performance.

E. Cost Reduction & Procurement Strategy

- Identify opportunities for cost savings, alternate sourcing and supplier

consolidation.

- Conduct market analysis and benchmark material prices.




- Negotiate annual price agreements and long-term commercial arrangements where

applicable.

- Monitor commodity price movements and their impact on procurement costs.
- Optimize MOQ, EOQ, lead time and inventory levels in coordination with PPC and Supplier delivery performance
- PR-to-PO turnaround time
- Import shipment and clearance coordination
- Inventory optimization
- Alternate supplier development
- Reduction in line stoppages due to material shortages
- Accuracy of PO and procurement documentation
- Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of purchase and procurement processes
- Valuable understanding of raw materials and direct materials
- Hands-on experience in import procurement
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Good knowledge of commercial terms, payment terms and Incoterms
- Ability to analyze quotations and prepare comparative statements
- Good understanding of inventory, MRP, EOQ, ROL and material planning
- Working knowledge of ERP / NAV / SAP or similar systems
- Strong Excel and MIS reporting skills
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
- Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce,

Business Administration or a related field.

- MBA / PG qualification in Supply Chain / Procurement / Operations will be an

added advantage.

- Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in manufacturing / engineering / automotive / industrial products

procurement will be preferred, particularly candidates with hands-on experience in direct
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Pay: ₹20,872.30 - ₹37,151.12 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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