Position Details
Designation: Senior Executive – Purchase
Department: Purchase
Reporting To: Purchase Head
Industry: Electrical / Manufacturing
Location: Manufacturing Plan
2. Job Purpose
To manage procurement activities for materials, components, consumables, services and
other requirements of the organization, ensuring the right quality, quantity and price while
maintaining timely delivery and supplier relationships.
3. Key Responsibilities
A. Purchase & Procurement
Receive and review purchase requisitions from various departments.
Identify suitable suppliers and obtain quotations.
Prepare comparative statements and negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery
schedules.
Prepare and process purchase orders as per company procedures.
Ensure timely procurement of materials as per production requirements.
Follow up with suppliers for pending orders and deliveries.
Coordinate with Stores, Production, Quality and Accounts departments.
B. Vendor Management
Identify and develop current suppliers.
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, delivery and service.
Maintain approved vendor lists and supplier records.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply-related issues.
Develop alternative sources for critical materials.
C. Material Planning
Coordinate with Production, Stores and Planning departments regarding material
requirements.
Monitor stock levels and avoid shortages or excess inventory.
Ensure timely procurement of critical and fast-moving materials.
Follow up on material shortages and urgent requirements.D. Cost Control
Negotiate competitive prices with suppliers.
Analyze market prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers wherever applicable.
Support management in cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
Monitor price variations and maintain purchase price records.
E. Documentation & ERP