KLU one of the most prestigious and preferred universities located in Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India!

K L Deemed to be University has been ranked 35 among all IITs, IIMs, NITs and other premier institutes of India by MHRD, through NIRF rankings.
K L’s Engineering College KLCE is ranked No.1 by Times of India (TOI) in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is known for its consistent 100% placement record to all eligible students for the past 14 years.

Job Description: General Manager – Purchases

The General Manager – Purchases leads the organization's procurement and sourcing function, responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant acquisition of raw materials, components, equipment, and services required for business operations.

Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred)
12–18+ years of experience in procurement/purchase functions, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role
Industry-specific experience preferred (manufacturing, retail, pharma, construction, etc., depending on sector)

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and cost-reduction targets
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendor/supplier base across categories
Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service level agreements
Forecast material requirements in coordination with production, planning, and sales teams
Vendor Management




Build and maintain robust supplier relationships for long-term partnerships
Conduct vendor audits, performance evaluations, and risk assessments
Resolve escalated vendor disputes regarding quality, delivery, or commercial terms
Drive vendor development programs to build alternate/backup sources
Operations & Compliance
Oversee end-to-end purchase cycle: requisition, RFQ/tendering, PO issuance, delivery tracking, and invoice reconciliation
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements
Monitor inventory levels in coordination with stores/warehouse to avoid stockouts or overstocking
Implement and oversee ERP/procurement systems for process efficiency and transparency
Cost & Budget Management
Own the purchase budget; track and report cost savings initiatives
Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and currency fluctuations affecting input costs
Drive value engineering and cost-reduction projects without compromising quality
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and manage the purchase department team across categories/locations
Set KPIs for the team (cost savings, delivery adherence, vendor performance, cycle time)
Coordinate cross-functionally with production, quality, finance, and logistics departments

Location: Vijayawada

Pay Scale: Attractive salary for well-qualified and deserving candidates.

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV to [email protected] - reach me for any enquires (phone hidden) - Vimala Ch - Assistant Manager HR KL University

📌 General Manager Purchases (Velpuru)
🏢 KL University, Vaddeswaram
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