Roles & Responsibilities Purchase Executive

- Handle end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for raw materials, packing materials, consumables, engineering items, maintenance spares and services required for manufacturing operations.
- Review purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure timely procurement of materials as per specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements.
- Identify, evaluate and develop recent suppliers based on pricing, quality, delivery performance, technical capability and commercial terms.
- Float Request for Quotations (RFQs), collect supplier quotations, analyse offers and prepare comparative statements for effective supplier selection.
- Negotiate with vendors on pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities (MOQ), delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
- Prepare, process and release Purchase Orders (POs) after obtaining necessary approvals, ensuring accuracy of material specifications, quantities, prices and delivery terms.
- Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of ordered materials and proactively resolve delays, shortages and urgent procurement requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Planning, Quality, Maintenance and Finance departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability for manufacturing operations.
- Monitor open Purchase Orders, pending deliveries, purchase lead times and supplier commitments to meet operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain alternate suppliers for critical materials to improve supply continuity, reduce procurement risks and achieve competitive pricing.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through price negotiations, supplier development, market surveys, alternate sourcing and periodic price comparisons.
- Maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery and service.
- Coordinate with Quality and Stores teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues, material shortages, rejections and replacement requirements.
- Maintain updated supplier databases,



purchase records, quotation files, Purchase Orders, approval documents and other procurement-related correspondence.
- Update purchase transactions, supplier details, order status and procurement data in ERP / SAP / Oracle or other purchase management systems.
- Prepare purchase MIS reports covering procurement status, pending Purchase Orders, material availability, supplier performance, cost savings and delivery tracking.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company purchasing policies, approval procedures and documentation requirements.
- Monitor market trends, material price movements and supplier availability to support effective purchasing decisions.
- Support inventory control by coordinating procurement quantities and delivery schedules to avoid excess stock, shortages and unnecessary purchasing costs.
- Handle urgent and critical material requirements by coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to minimise disruptions to manufacturing operations.
- Visit supplier locations, whenever required, for vendor development, commercial discussions, material-related issues and business requirements.

Preferred candidate profile Experience: 2–5 years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing organisation.

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant Diploma holders with strong manufacturing purchase experience may also be considered.

Industry Background: Manufacturing, Engineering, Polymer, Plastics, Chemical, Cable, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive or Industrial Products.

Technical Exposure: Hands-on experience in vendor sourcing, RFQs, quotation comparison, price negotiation, PO processing, delivery follow-up and ERP/SAP-based procurement.

Material Knowledge: Experience purchasing raw materials, consumables, packing materials, engineering spares, maintenance items and services.

Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Joining Preference: Immediate to 30 days.

📌 Purchase Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Connect Hr
📍 Bengaluru