Role Purpose

The Purchase Manager will own end-to-end procurement for the company across all

categories, ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials at the best total cost, and

build a dependable, diversified domestic and international vendor base.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Across All Categories

- Raw materials such as plywood, MDF, particle board, laminates and allied panel inputs.
- Packaging materials and production consumables.
- Capex items, machinery, spares and maintenance purchases.
- Traded goods sourced for Praveedh brands.
- Manage the full cycle from indent and RFQ to PO, follow-up, receipt and invoice closure.

2. Raw Material Continuity

- Ensure zero stock-out of raw materials at the factory by planning purchases against production and sales forecasts.
- Set and monitor reorder levels, safety stock and lead times for critical items in
- coordination with production and stores.
- Maintain approved alternate sources for all critical materials to reduce single-vendor risk.

3. Vendor Development and Relationship Management

- Identify, evaluate and onboard new domestic and overseas suppliers.
- Visit supplier sites regularly for capability assessment, quality audits and relationship building.
- Run periodic vendor rating on quality, delivery, price and service; act on poor performance.
- Resolve quality, delivery and commercial issues with suppliers in coordination with QC and accounts.

4 . Imports

- Handle import procurement, including supplier negotiation, Incoterms, LC / payment terms and documentation.




- Coordinate with CHA, freight forwarders and logistics partners for timely clearance and delivery.
- Track landed cost, duties, exchange impact and shipment schedules.

5. Negotiation and Cost Management

- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period and annual rate contracts.
- Track raw material price trends and advise management on buying timing.
- Deliver measurable cost savings without compromising quality or supply.

6. Team, Systems and Compliance

- Lead and develop 1-2 purchase executives.
- Maintain accurate records in the ERP system and share regular MIS with management.
- Ensure adherence to company purchase policy, approval limits and statutory requirements.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

- 8-10 years of hands-on purchase experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Proven vendor development and vendor relationship management.
- Working knowledge of import procurement and documentation.
- Strong negotiation skills with a record of cost savings.
- Experience with any ERP system and good command of MS Excel.
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites and the factory.

Preferred

- Background in building materials, plywood, MDF, laminates, panels or allied industries.
- MBA / PGDM in Materials Management or Supply Chain.
- Existing vendor network in plywood, MDF, laminates and building material categories.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Manager (Goregaon)
🏢 Praveedh Decor
📍 Goregaon