Roles &

Responsibilities Purchase / Procurement

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate with vendors and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.

- Prepare purchase requisitions and assist in the creation and processing of Purchase Orders (POs).

- Support negotiations with vendors on pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.

- Monitor the status of purchase orders and ensure timely closure of pending requirements.

- Provide daily work progress and procurement status updates to the Purchase Head.

General Responsibilities

- Maintain effective relationships with vendors and coordinate for timely resolution of commercial and operational issues.

- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and approval processes.

- Maintain accurate and complete procurement records and documentation.

- Provide regular updates on completed, pending, and critical activities to the reporting manager.

Functional Responsibilities

- Source materials and services from approved and qualified vendors.

- Support quotation evaluation, cost analysis, and price comparison under supervision.

- Assist in vendor evaluation and performance monitoring.

- Track delivery schedules and proactively escalate delays or deviations.

- Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to ensure materials are available as per requirements.

Authority & Decision-Making Scope

- Recommend suitable vendors based on price, quality, delivery, and other applicable criteria.

- Escalate major procurement, commercial, and vendor-related decisions to the Purchase Head.

- Exercise authority within the limits of the company's procurement policies and approval matrix.

Key Deliverables





- Accurate and timely Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.

- Timely delivery tracking and status reports.

- Accurate quotation and cost comparison statements.

- Updated procurement records and vendor documentation.

- Timely escalation and resolution of delivery-related issues.

Technical Competencies

- Basic understanding of procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes.

- Knowledge of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, quotations, vendor coordination, and delivery tracking.

- Basic understanding of cost comparison and procurement documentation.

Behavioral Competencies

- Demonstrates ownership, responsibility, and accountability.

- Robust follow-up and coordination skills.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively within a team.

- Attention to detail and commitment to timely completion of tasks.

Qualification & Experience

- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree preferred.

- 1 to 6 years of relevant experience in Purchase, Procurement, SCM, or a related function.

- Experience in the manufacturing or engineering industry will be an added advantage.

Performance Expectations

- Complete assigned procurement activities accurately and within defined timelines.

- Consistently update work and project progress to the Purchase Head.

- Ensure timely follow-up on pending purchase orders and deliveries.

- Provide effective support to the Purchase and SCM team.

- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Safety & Compliance

- Adhere to all applicable company policies, procedures, and procurement guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with the defined approval and documentation processes.

- Follow applicable safety, ethical, and statutory requirements while performing procurement activities.

📌 Purchase Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Veloces
📍 Chennai