Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchase Executive to manage procurement activities, vendor coordination, material sourcing, and purchase processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in engineering/manufacturing companies and good knowledge of mechanical components, raw materials, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the end-to-end purchase process from requirement generation to material delivery.
- Source and identify suitable vendors/suppliers for mechanical and engineering materials.
- Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate price, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Engineering, and Accounts teams for procurement requirements.
- Follow up with vendors for material availability and delivery commitments.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and recent suppliers.
- Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
- Maintain purchase records, vendor documentation, quotations, POs, and other procurement-related documents.




- Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate with the Stores team to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives through vendor development, negotiation, and alternate sourcing.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and quality requirements.
- Resolve issues related to material quality, quantity, delivery, and invoices in coordination with relevant departments.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of purchase/procurement processes.
- Good understanding of mechanical components, engineering materials, fabrication items, and consumables.
- Vendor development and negotiation skills.
- Good follow-up and coordination skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/Purchase software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- 35 years of relevant purchase/procurement experience in a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or industrial company.
- Candidates with experience in mechanical/industrial equipment procurement will be preferred.
- Should be comfortable working from Chakan, Pune.
- Immediate/short notice candidates can be preferred.

📌 Purchase Executive - Pune
🏢 ZODIAC HR CONSULTANTS
📍 Pune