Purchase Officer

Position: Purchase Officer

Industry: Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Experience: 25 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Officer with experience in the Specialty Chemical / Chemical Manufacturing Industry to manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, chemicals, solvents, consumables, packaging materials and engineering requirements.

The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, quotation management, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, delivery follow-ups and ensuring timely availability of materials for uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials, chemicals, solvents, consumables, packaging materials and engineering items.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable domestic suppliers.
- Float RFQs, collect quotations and conduct price and commercial negotiations.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders as per approved requirements.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, QA/QC, R&D;, Finance and Logistics for material requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to avoid production interruptions.
- Follow up with vendors for order status, dispatches and delivery commitments.
- Develop alternate vendors for critical and regularly consumed materials.
- Maintain vendor database, comparative statements, purchase records and price history.
- Monitor market prices and chemical/raw-material availability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with Stores for material receipt, shortages, rejections and replacement of rejected materials.
- Resolve issues related to quantity, quality, specifications, pricing and delivery.
- Support vendor evaluation, performance monitoring and vendor audits.
- Coordinate import procurement and documentation, wherever applicable.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company SOPs, quality requirements and applicable regulatory/safety requirements.




- Prepare regular MIS and procurement reports for management.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of chemical/raw-material procurement.
- Good vendor development and negotiation skills.
- Strong knowledge of RFQ, quotation comparison, Purchase Order and follow-up processes.
- Good understanding of inventory and material planning.
- Knowledge of ERP/SAP and MS Excel.
- Knowledge of import procurement/documentation will be an added advantage.
- Solid communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualification Graduate / B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. / MBA Materials Management / Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from Specialty Chemicals, Chemical Manufacturing, Agrochemicals, Pharma/API, Intermediates, Resins, Coatings, Solvents or related manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas

- Timely availability of materials
- Cost reduction and purchase savings
- Vendor development
- Supplier delivery performance
- Purchase order accuracy
- Inventory optimization
- Alternate source development
- Procurement compliance

Jr. Warehouse Officer Junior Warehouse Officer

Job Title

Junior Warehouse Officer

Department

Warehouse / Stores

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Location

As per Company Requirement

Reports To

Warehouse Manager / Stores Incharge

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary The Junior Warehouse Officer is responsible for supporting day-to-day warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, inventory control, material issuance, documentation, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and consumables. The role ensures compliance with company SOPs,



safety standards, and inventory accuracy while maintaining an organized warehouse environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations

- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against Purchase Orders and Delivery Challans.
- Ensure proper unloading, labeling, identification, and storage of materials.
- Issue raw materials and packaging materials to production as per approved requisitions.
- Maintain FIFO/FEFO inventory practices wherever applicable.
- Ensure proper stacking and storage of chemicals as per compatibility and safety guidelines.
- Assist in dispatch planning and loading of finished goods.

Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate stock records in ERP/SAP/Tally or warehouse management systems.
- Perform daily stock updates and inventory reconciliation.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual physical stock verification.
- Report inventory shortages, excesses, damages, or slow-moving stock.

Documentation
- Prepare and maintain GRN, Material Issue Slips, Stock Transfer Notes, Gate Passes, and Dispatch Documents.
- Ensure proper filing of warehouse records and inventory documents.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Production, QA/QC, and Logistics departments for smooth material flow.

Safety & Compliance
- Follow warehouse SOPs, GMP, 5S, and safety regulations.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
- Support audits by maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Coordination
- Coordinate with transporters for timely dispatches.
- Assist the Warehouse Manager in inventory planning and warehouse improvements.
- Support cross-functional teams during material movement and production requirements.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or any relevant discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in warehouse/store operations, preferably in the Chemical, Pharma, FMCG, or Manufacturing industry.
- Freshers with relevant internships or warehouse training may also be considered.

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