Job Description
Purchase Executive
- Manufacturing & Machining Position Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase Executive with strong technical grounding in machining and manufacturing processes to manage sourcing, vendor development, and procurement of components/materials. The role requires the ability to read engineering drawings, evaluate suppliers technically, and ensure incoming parts meet quality and specification requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors/suppliers for machined components, raw materials, and manufacturing consumables
• Conduct vendor verification through plant audits, capability assessment, and documentation checks (GST, quality certifications, compliance records)
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor database segmented by process capability (turning, milling, casting, fabrication, sheet metal, etc.)
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Develop alternate/backup vendors to reduce supply risk Technical Evaluation
• Read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T;, tolerances, material specs) to communicate requirements clearly to vendors
• Understand core machining processes (turning, milling, drilling, grinding, CNC operations) and general manufacturing processes (casting, forging, sheet metal, welding, injection molding as applicable)
• Assess vendor capability against part complexity, tooling availability, and production capacity Inspection & Quality
• Use measuring equipment (Vernier caliper, micrometer, height gauge, dial gauge,



go/no-go gauges, surface plate) to verify incoming components against drawings
• Conduct or coordinate incoming quality inspection (IQC) and liaise with QA/QC team on rejections, deviations, and corrective actions
• Track vendor quality performance (rejection rate, PPM, on-time delivery) Procurement Operations
• Raise and process purchase orders (POs) based on production/BOM requirements
• Coordinate with production, planning, and stores teams to align procurement with demand
• Monitor order status, expedite critical deliveries, and resolve supply escalations
• Maintain procurement records, cost trackers, and vendor scorecards Required Skills & Knowledge
• Working knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with measuring and inspection equipment
• Proven experience in vendor identification, verification, and management
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Good communication and follow-up skills for supplier coordination Qualifications
• Diploma / B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in purchase/procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in furniture, metal fabrication, or ergonomic product manufacturing is a plus Key Attributes
• Detail-oriented with solid ownership of vendor relationships
• Comfortable with shop-floor/vendor-site visits
• Proficient in MS Excel/ERP systems for purchase tracking

📌 Purchase Specialist (Coimbatore)
🏢 Naatscorp Private
📍 Coimbatore