Role & responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, vendor selection, purchase order management, and timely material delivery.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Source raw materials, engineering items, packaging materials, MRO consumables, capital equipment, and indirect procurement items.

Vendor Development & Management
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop reliable suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and timely deliveries.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations based on quality, delivery, cost, and service.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.

Cost Optimization & Negotiation
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual agreements with suppliers.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and long-term contracts.
- Monitor commodity price trends and recommend procurement strategies.
- Support annual budgeting and procurement planning activities.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, and Engineering teams to forecast material requirements.




- Ensure optimum inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
- Monitor lead times and expedite critical material deliveries.
- Support inventory control and warehouse optimization initiatives.

Purchase Planning & Execution
- Prepare and review purchase requisitions, RFQs, comparative statements, purchase orders, and contracts.
- Track order status and ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Resolve issues related to material shortages, delayed deliveries, and supplier performance.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval workflows.

Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Maintain complete procurement documentation, vendor records, contracts, and audit trails.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and organizational procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Support current product development by sourcing suitable materials and suppliers.
- Coordinate with the Quality team for supplier quality improvements and corrective actions.

📌 Purchase Manager (Jaipur)
🏢 Udaipur Mineral Development Syndicate
📍 Jaipur