Job Description – Purchase Executive

Department: Purchase / Procurement
Location: Pune
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Experience: 2–4 Years
Role: Purchase Executive

Job Purpose

To manage procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, consumables and other production requirements for the company’s Bakery, Tea, Premix and Drinks/Food manufacturing units, ensuring the right quality, quantity, price and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials and consumables as per production requirements.
- Coordinate with Bakery, Tea, Premix and Drinks/Food production teams for daily/weekly material requirements.
- Collect and compare quotations from multiple vendors and negotiate price, payment terms and delivery timelines.
- Identify and develop reliable suppliers and maintain a strong vendor network.
- Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitor pending orders and coordinate with vendors for on-time supply.
- Maintain proper purchase records, vendor details, quotations, POs and invoices.
- Coordinate with Stores, Production, Quality and Accounts for material receipt, quality checking and payment processing.
- Ensure procurement is done within approved budgets and at competitive rates.
- Monitor material availability and avoid stock-out situations affecting production.
- Support cost reduction through vendor negotiation,



alternate suppliers and bulk purchasing.
- Verify vendor bills, quantities and rates against Purchase Orders and received materials.
- Maintain vendor performance records related to quality, price and delivery.
- Visit suppliers/markets when required for sourcing, negotiation and vendor development.
- Follow company purchase policies and approval procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Zero production stoppage due to non-availability of purchased materials.
- Timely procurement as per production requirement.
- Purchase cost optimization and effective negotiation.
- Vendor quality and delivery performance.
- Proper PO and purchase documentation.
- Reduction in emergency purchases and unnecessary inventory.

Required Skills

- Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Raw Material & Packaging Procurement
- Purchase Planning
- Cost Comparison & Cost Control
- Market & Supplier Development
- MS Excel / Google Sheets
- Purchase Order & Documentation
- Coordination with Production, Stores, Quality & Accounts
- Good communication and follow-up skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates from Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Tea, Beverage, Premix, FMCG or QSR/Restaurant Supply Chain industries will be preferred.

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹27,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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