Core Roles and Responsibilities

- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management : Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers for raw materials and services, maintaining a qualified vendor database, and conducting performance reviews.
- Negotiation and Contracting : Negotiating contracts, prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal procurement conditions and cost savings.
- Production Material Procurement : Managing the procurement of direct materials (e.g., steel scrap, iron ore) based on production planning (MRP) to ensure 100% material availability.
- Inventory Control & Optimization : Monitoring inventory levels (min/max) to prevent shortages or excess, and coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and inventory turnover.
- Logistics & Expediting : Tracking deliveries, handling international shipping logistics (Incoterms), and expediting orders to avoid production delays.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance : Verifying that incoming materials meet technical specifications and quality standards, linking Material Test Reports (MTRs) to inventory.
- Cost Analysis & Reporting : Analyzing market trends, monitoring price fluctuations, and reporting cost-savings initiatives to management.
- Documentation & Record Keeping : Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders (POs),



contracts, and invoices in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tekla EPM).

Key Requirements and Skills

- Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of steel grades, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Technical Proficiency : Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tekla EPM) and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Negotiation Skills : Strong abilities to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Analytical Abilities : Capacity to interpret market trends and analyze purchasing data.
- Communication : Excellent verbal and written skills for managing supplier relationships and internal stakeholders (e.g., production, maintenance, engineering).
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, often with 2-5+ years of experience.

Common Performance Metrics (KPIs)

- Cost Savings/Avoidance : Reduction in Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) : Supplier performance in meeting schedules.
- Inventory Turnover Rate : Effective management of stock.
- Supplier Rejection Rate : Quality compliance.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Education :

- Bachelor's (required)

📌 Purchase Executive (Chennai)
🏢 MOONLIGHT INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES FACTORY
📍 Chennai