Role Overview The Purchase executive – OPEX will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of utilities, plant infrastructure, engineering services, spare parts, maintenance consumables and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The role requires strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, procurement planning, project coordination, and cost optimization while ensuring timely availability of machinery and operational resources to support manufacturing expansion and uninterrupted plant operations

Key Responsibilities

OPEX Procurement (Furniture and furnishing material Procurement)

- Lead end-to-end procurement of utilities, plant infrastructure, engineering services, spare parts, maintenance consumables and indirect materials.
- Source based on technical specifications provided by Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
- Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders.
- Manage RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons, vendor negotiations, and purchase order finalization.
- Coordinate machine installation schedules with vendors and project teams.
- Ensure timely delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty documentation.
- Track OPEX budgets and procurement milestones for plant expansion projects.
- Maintain complete documentation related to machinery procurement and project execution.

OPEX Procurement (Maintenance & Operational Purchases)
- Procure maintenance spares, consumables, electrical items, mechanical components, MRO materials, safety equipment, utilities, and indirect purchases.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of operational materials for manufacturing plants.
- Monitor inventory levels for critical engineering and maintenance items.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Stores for procurement planning.
- Optimize procurement lead times to minimize production downtime.

Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers for machinery, industrial equipment, engineering services, and operational materials.
- Build long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs,



manufacturers, and authorized distributors.
- Conduct vendor capability assessments and performance reviews.
- Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical machinery and spare parts.
- Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
- Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis before finalizing high-value purchases.
- Track procurement savings and identify opportunities for commercial improvements.
- Ensure procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.

Procurement Planning & Project Coordination
- Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Production, Finance, and Maintenance teams to understand procurement requirements.
- Develop procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.
- Track procurement progress from requisition to commissioning.
- Identify procurement risks and proactively mitigate delays.
- Support recent plant setup, expansion, and modernization initiatives.

Inventory & Stores Coordination
- Monitor inventory levels of critical machinery spares and engineering consumables.
- Prevent stock shortages while optimizing inventory carrying costs.
- Coordinate with Stores for inward inspection and inventory accuracy.
- Support periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliation.

Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure procurement complies with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and payment records.




- Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procurement standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- ≥95% on-time availability of OPEX materials and maintenance consumables.
- Procurement within approved OPEX budgets.
- Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiations.
- ≥95% vendor on-time delivery performance.
- Zero production downtime due to procurement delays.
- 100% compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Inventory optimization with minimal stock-outs and controlled inventory ageing.

Interview process Virtual and Face-to-Face

Skills

Required Skills

Technical Skills

- CAPEX Procurement
- OPEX Procurement
- Heavy Machinery Procurement
- Industrial Equipment Sourcing
- Plant & Factory Procurement
- Engineering Procurement
- MRO Procurement
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Vendor Development
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Analysis
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- RFQ/RFP Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Inventory Management
- ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/Tally or equivalent)
- MS Excel & MIS Reporting

Soft Skills

- Solid Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Decision Making
- Project Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- High Ownership and Accountability

Education

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) will be an added advantage.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jaipur, Rajasthan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:
- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:
- Purchase Executive - Opex: 1 year (Required)

Location:
- Jaipur, Rajasthan (Required)

Work Location: In person

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