Company Description Rio Clays is a customer-centric material solutions manufacturer specializing in non-metallic industrial minerals, particularly kaolin, ball clay, and feldspars. The company serves a wide range of industries, including ceramics, paints, coatings, inks, paper, and fiberglass applications. Rio Clays invests heavily in new product development and process enhancements to help customers improve their own refinement capabilities. The organization places high value on customers, vendors, team members, and all stakeholders, while striving to maximize resource output with minimal environmental impact. With innovation and sustainability at its core, Rio Clays aims to become the largest non-metallic mineral manufacturer in India.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Purchase Manager role based in Bhuj. The Purchase Manager will oversee end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and related supplies, ensuring timely availability to support manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing,



and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The role involves monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with production, logistics, and finance teams, and ensuring compliance with company policies and environmental standards. The Purchase Manager will also analyze market trends, optimize purchase costs, implement process improvements, and maintain accurate purchase records and reports.
Qualifications

• Solid skills in procurement, vendor management, and supplier negotiation.
• Experience in inventory control, materials planning, and purchase order management.
• Ability to analyze costs, evaluate quotations, and manage budgets effectively.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement software and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of industrial minerals, manufacturing, or related process industries is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collabora

📌 Purchase Manager (Bhuj)
🏢 Rio Clays
📍 Bhuj