Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchase Executive / Purchase Officer to join our team at our corporate office in Alwarpet, Chennai.

The candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day purchase and procurement activities, coordinating with suppliers, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely availability of materials.

Key Responsibilities
Handle day-to-day purchase and procurement activities.
Identify and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial terms.
Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs).
Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
Coordinate with stores, production, accounts and other departments regarding material requirements.
Track pending POs, deliveries and material shortages.
Maintain proper purchase records, quotations and vendor details.
Monitor purchase prices and identify prospects for cost reduction.
Handle procurement of raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other office/factory requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues, shortages, damages and replacements.
Ensure purchases are made as per approved specifications and requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile




25 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in a manufacturing company.
Experience in paints, construction chemicals, building materials, FMCG, chemicals or related manufacturing industries will be an advantage.
Positive knowledge of vendor management and price negotiation.
Good communication and follow-up skills.
Should be comfortable working with Excel / MS Office.
Knowledge of ERP / accounting software is an added advantage.
Should be organized, responsible and capable of handling multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
Immediate joiners / candidates with short notice period preferred.

Key Skills Purchase | Procurement | Vendor Management | Purchase Orders | Supplier Negotiation | Vendor Development | Material Procurement | Cost Negotiation | Inventory Coordination | MS Excel | ERP

What We Offer
Good growth opportunity in a growing manufacturing organization.
Exposure to multi-location procurement and vendor management.
Market-competitive salary based on experience and capability.

Interested candidates can apply through Naukri with their updated CV. Job Location: Alwarpet, Chennai

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits

📌 Purchase Executive Chennai
🏢 Virgo Paints
📍 Chennai