A Purchase Officer in a manufacturing company is responsible for buying materials, machines, tools, and services required for production and office operations at the right price, quality, and time.
Main Job Responsibilities
Procurement / Purchasing
* Purchase raw materials, consumables, spare parts, tools, and equipment
* Compare quotations from different vendors
* Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules
* Create and process Purchase Orders (PO)
Vendor Management
* Identify and develop new suppliers
* Maintain positive relationships with vendors
* Evaluate supplier performance based on quality and delivery
Inventory Coordination
* Coordinate with stores and production departments
* Ensure stock availability to avoid production stoppage
* Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels
Documentation & Records
* Maintain purchase records, invoices, quotations, and agreements
* Prepare MIS reports and purchase summaries
* Follow company purchase procedures and approvals
Cost Control
* Reduce material cost through negotiation
* Avoid excess purchasing and wastage
* Track market rates and price fluctuations
Coordination
* Work with:
* Production department
* Stores department
* Accounts department
* Quality department
Skills Required
* Negotiation skills
* Vendor handling
* Excel knowledge
* ERP/SAP software knowledge
* Communication skills
* Market knowledge
Common Documents Handled
* Purchase Requisition (PR)
* Request for Quotation (RFQ)
* Purchase Order (PO)
* Goods Receipt Note (GRN)
* Invoice verification
Qualification
* Any Degree / MBA / B.Com / BBM
* Experience in manufacturing purchase preferred
* Knowledge of GST and basic accounting is an advantage
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Purchase Officer (India)
🏢 MAXLITE
📍 India