PURCHASE HEAD

Job Location: Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Industry: Stainless Steel Fasteners Manufacturing
Designation: Purchase Head
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 8-10 Years
Salary: ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented
Purchase Head to lead and manage the procurement function for a stainless steel
fasteners manufacturing organisation. The candidate must have relevant
experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry, with a strong
understanding of raw material sourcing, vendor development, cost negotiation,
inventory planning and purchase operations.

The role requires someone who can ensure timely
availability of quality materials, optimise procurement costs, strengthen
supplier relationships and coordinate effectively with production, stores,
quality and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead
and manage the overall purchase and procurement function.

- Plan
and execute procurement of stainless steel raw materials, wires, bars,
coils and other production-related materials as required.

- Develop,
evaluate and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers,
stockists and vendors.

- Identify
new vendors and alternative sourcing options to improve cost, quality and
supply reliability.

- Negotiate
pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions
with suppliers.

- Ensure
timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and
customer order commitments.

- Monitor
material availability, stock levels, lead times and reorder requirements
in coordination with production and stores.

- Analyse
market trends and fluctuations in stainless steel raw material prices to
support purchasing decisions.

- Establish
and implement procurement policies, procedures and approval controls.





- Evaluate
supplier performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines and service
reliability.

- Coordinate
with the Quality Department to resolve material quality issues and
supplier-related discrepancies.

- Work
closely with Production, Stores, Accounts and other departments to ensure
smooth procurement operations.

- Monitor
purchase orders, pending deliveries, goods receipt, vendor bills and
payment coordination.

- Identify
opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and procurement
efficiency.

- Maintain
accurate purchase records, supplier databases, price comparisons and
procurement reports.

- Manage
purchase budgets and ensure procurement activities are aligned with
business requirements.

- Handle
vendor disputes, shortages, delayed supplies and other procurement-related
issues.

Industry Experience – Mandatory

- Experience
in the Stainless Steel (SS) Manufacturing Industry is mandatory.

- Candidates
should have relevant experience in procurement or purchasing within a
manufacturing environment.

- Familiarity
with stainless steel raw materials and manufacturing-related procurement
will be essential.

- Experience
in the fasteners, metal components, engineering or allied manufacturing
industry will be an advantage.

Qualification & Experience

- Graduate
in any discipline; a qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain
Management or Business Administration will be preferred.

- Minimum




8-10 Years of relevant skilled experience in purchase and
procurement.

- Prior
experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry is essential.

- Proven
experience in vendor development, price negotiation, material sourcing and
procurement planning.

- Experience
managing purchase operations independently and coordinating with multiple
departments.

Required Skills

- Strategic
Procurement & Purchase Management

- Stainless
Steel Raw Material Sourcing

- Vendor
Development & Relationship Management

- Cost
Negotiation & Cost Optimisation

- Inventory
& Material Planning

- Supplier
Evaluation

- Purchase
Order Management

- Manufacturing
Supply Chain Coordination

- Procurement
Reporting & Documentation

- Team
Coordination & Problem-Solving

- Strong
Commercial and Analytical Skills

Candidate Profile

- Strong
understanding of procurement practices in stainless steel manufacturing.

- Excellent
negotiation and vendor management skills.

- Ability
to make cost-effective purchasing decisions without compromising quality
or delivery timelines.

- Strong
planning, coordination and organisational abilities.

- Capable
of working independently and managing procurement priorities.

- Good
communication skills and a result-oriented approach.

Compensation

- Salary:
₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and
suitability.

- Opportunity
to lead procurement operations in the stainless steel fasteners
manufacturing sector.

- Role
involving vendor development, strategic sourcing and procurement cost
optimisation.

To Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected] with the subject
line “Application for Purchase Head – Santacruz East, Mumbai”.

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