MARVEL DECOR LTD.

PURCHASE MANAGER

Location

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Department

Purchase / Procurement

Designation

Purchase Manager

Reports To

Management / HOD

Compensation

10 15 LPA

Experience

6 - 10 Years

ABOUT MARVEL DECOR LTD.

Marvel Decor Ltd. is a leading Indian manufacturer in the window covering and interior solutions industry, with operations spanning manufacturing, sourcing, project execution and international markets. With a strong manufacturing base in Jamnagar and a growing domestic and international presence, the organization is focused on building scalable systems, strengthening supply chains and delivering quality products with competitive cost and timelines.

ROLE PURPOSE The Purchase Manager will own the end-to-end procurement and sourcing function for materials, components, consumables, services and other business requirements. The role combines strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiation, domestic and import procurement, purchase planning, supplier performance, cost reduction, inventory coordination and team leadership.

The role is expected to go beyond routine Purchase Order processing and actively improve procurement cost, quality, availability, supplier reliability and commercial efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production and business requirements.
- Identify reliable domestic and international sources for raw materials, components, accessories, machinery, consumables and other requirements.
- Develop alternate sources to reduce dependency on single vendors.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, technologies and cost-effective alternatives.
- Evaluate Make vs. Buy opportunities wherever applicable.
- Balance cost, quality, delivery and supplier reliability.

2. Vendor Development & Management

- Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers based on quality, capacity, pricing, delivery capability and commercial terms.
- Develop long-term relationships with key suppliers and maintain an effective vendor network.
- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and monitor supplier KPIs.
- Develop backup vendors for critical materials and categories.
- Negotiate annual or long-term commercial agreements wherever beneficial.

3. Cost Negotiation & Cost Control

- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and benchmark market prices.
- Obtain and compare quotations before finalizing purchases wherever applicable.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, MOQ, freight, delivery terms, warranty, replacement terms and price validity.
- Identify and document cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality.
- Track market price movements and communicate significant changes to management.




- Prepare commercial comparisons and negotiation summaries for management approval.

4. Domestic & Import Procurement

- Manage domestic and international sourcing requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics and internal teams for import procurement.
- Evaluate overseas suppliers and relevant sourcing platforms.
- Monitor lead time, freight, customs-related costs, landed cost, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Evaluate domestic versus international sourcing based on total landed cost and business requirements.

5. Purchase Planning & Production Coordination

- Work closely with Production, Stores, Planning, Accounts, Quality and Management to understand material requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement based on production schedules and project requirements.
- Track critical and long-lead-time materials and upcoming requirements.
- Avoid stock-outs affecting production and excess inventory blocking working capital.
- Develop procurement plans based on consumption, forecasts and business requirements.

6. Purchase Order Management

- Review purchase requisitions and ensure proper authorization before procurement.
- Release, monitor and close Purchase Orders in line with agreed terms.
- Track open POs and expected delivery dates.
- Follow up with vendors for timely dispatch and delivery.
- Coordinate with Stores and Accounts for GRN, documentation and invoice processing.

7. Supplier Quality & Performance

- Work with Quality and Production teams to resolve supplier quality issues.
- Monitor rejected, damaged or non-conforming materials.
- Coordinate corrective actions and replacement of defective materials.
- Identify recurring quality issues and implement preventive actions.

8. Inventory & Working Capital Control

- Coordinate with Stores and Production to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Identify slow-moving, non-moving and excess inventory.
- Support reduction of inventory carrying costs.
- Monitor consumption trends and procurement frequency.
- Avoid unnecessary emergency purchases and premium procurement costs.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

- Lead, allocate and monitor responsibilities of the purchase team.
- Set measurable targets and review daily procurement activities and pending requirements.
- Develop team capability in negotiation, sourcing, vendor management and commercial analysis.
- Establish SOPs, documentation standards and accountability across the procurement process.




- Conduct regular performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.

MANAGEMENT REPORTING / MIS

- Monthly purchase value and vendor-wise/category-wise purchase analysis.
- Cost savings achieved, price variance and purchase-versus-budget analysis.
- Pending Purchase Orders and critical material status.
- Vendor performance, quality/rejection trends and delivery adherence.
- New vendors developed and domestic-versus-import sourcing analysis.
- Procurement risks, working-capital concerns and action plans.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

KPI AREA

KEY MEASURE

Cost Saving

Documented procurement savings and commercial improvements

Purchase Cost

Competitive and controlled purchase pricing

Delivery

On-time material availability

Vendor Development

New and alternate qualified vendors

Quality

Reduction in supplier rejection / non-conformance

Inventory

Optimum stock levels and reduced excess inventory

Negotiation

Improved price and commercial terms

PO Management

Timely closure and delivery tracking of open POs

Supplier Performance

Vendor KPI compliance

Team & Process

Productivity, accountability and process discipline

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

- Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- MBA / PG qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement or Operations will be an advantage.
- 610 years of relevant purchase/procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Prior experience managing a purchase/procurement team.
- Strong experience in vendor development and commercial negotiation.
- Domestic as well as import procurement experience preferred.
- Manufacturing, engineering, interior, window covering, hardware or component-industry experience will be an advantage.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

- Strategic sourcing and vendor development
- Commercial negotiation and cost analysis
- Domestic and import procurement
- Supplier performance management
- Strong Excel, ERP and MIS/reporting skills
- Inventory and purchase analysis
- Team leadership and cross-functional coordination
- Problem solving, planning and execution
- Strong numerical and analytical ability

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Thinks beyond routine Purchase Order processing and takes ownership of procurement outcomes.
- Strong negotiator with the ability to build and manage a reliable vendor network.
- Can independently develop new suppliers and sourcing channels.
- Understands total landed cost, not just purchase price.
- Commercially strong, data-driven and comfortable presenting recommendations to senior management.
- Can manage production urgency while maintaining procurement discipline.
- Proactive, accountable, structured and focused on measurable business results.

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