Position - Technical Purchase Manager

Location - Kolkata(HQ)

Job Type - Full time, Permanent

Reporting - Director

Experience - 4 to 6 years

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Technical Purchase Manager who will ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of finished rubber and polymer products. This role is central to our growth journey, bridging vendor management with sales and production needs.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & PO Management

• End-to-end PO handling in Zoho (Books/Inventory); no Excel tracking

• Maintain PO confirmation TAT ≤ 1 week

• Weekly OTIF tracking & reporting; highlight delays

• Supplier negotiations, comparison sheets & landed costing

• Ensure all supplier commitments recorded in Zoho

Category Sourcing (Electrical Safety / PPE)

• Source across 10 product categories; launch 3–5 SKUs/category

• Maintain ≥2 suppliers per Tier 1 category (incl. 1 domestic)

• Supplier qualification: compliance, MOQ, lead time, pricing

• Support import docs: HS code, Bill of Entry, LC readiness

Demand Planning & Inventory

• MRP ownership for Tier 1 SKUs (by Month 6)

• Maintain reorder points & safety stock in Zoho

• Monthly S&OP; with Sales (by Month 3)

• Track stock outs/overstock; quarterly variance analysis

• Coordinate with warehouse for inventory accuracy

Inbound Logistics & Freight

• Weekly RFQs: ≥3 freight forwarders (import) + ≥3 transporters (domestic)

• Monitor freight cost vs benchmark; control landed cost %

• Manage CHA coordination & documentation

• Support direct dispatch cases (no outbound ownership)

Zoho & Process Automation





• Drive automation: PO workflows, follow-ups, freight booking, tracking

• Target ≥60% automation by Month 12

• Work with Zoho team; no parallel systems

Stakeholder Management

• Work with Sales, Finance, Warehouse & B&L;

• 24-hour deal feasibility support

• Mentor trainee; structured training & reviews

• Participate in quarterly supplier/freight reviews

Requirements

- Procurement Experience: 4–6 years in industrial B2B; strong preference for electrical safety / PPE / rubber / polymer / industrial materials

- ERP / WMS: Zoho or comparable systems (SAP, Tally, Uni commerce); strong preference for Zoho Books + Zoho Inventory

- Import Exposure: Inbound freight RFQs and CHA coordination; strong preference for sea + air imports from China / Europe

- Demand Planning: MRP setup and S&OP; participation; strong preference for formal S&OP; ownership

- Location: Kolkata-based, in-office full-time; strong preference for candidates currently based in Kolkata

- Education: Graduate (any stream); strong preference for Engineering or Supply Chain background

Why Join Us

- Be part of a fast-growing company with global reach across 61+ countries.

- Work in a culture of execution, speed, and collaboration.

- Competitive salary + incentives linked to performance.

- Growth opportunities for high performers.

Benefits

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Flexible Leave Policy

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WFH and Out of Office opportunities on requirement and condition

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Performance Recognition

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Energetic Career Growth

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Statutory benefits as per industry standards

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High ownership, performance-driven work culture

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Opportunity to manage a critical function in a growing organization

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