A. Purchase and Procurement

- Procure raw materials such as pig iron, scrap, ferro alloys, foundry coke, inoculants and other casting-related materials as per production requirements.
- Purchase foundry consumables, including moulding sand, resin, hardener, bentonite, refractory materials, crucibles and ladles, as applicable.
- Arrange procurement of mechanical and electrical spare parts, bearings, motors, pumps, tools, safety equipment and maintenance materials.
- Purchase office supplies, packaging materials and other factory requirements.
- Prepare purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions and ensure timely delivery.

B. Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and compare prices, quality, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Negotiate competitive prices, credit periods, transportation costs and other commercial terms.
- Maintain an updated vendor database and supplier performance records.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding order confirmation, pending deliveries, rejected materials and replacement supplies.

C. Inventory and Store Coordination

- Coordinate with the Stores Department to check stock availability before placing purchase orders.
- Monitor minimum stock levels, reorder levels and critical inventory items.
- Avoid overstocking, unnecessary purchases and production stoppages caused by material shortages.
- Verify material receipt details against purchase orders and supplier invoices in coordination with the Stores and Accounts Departments.
- Follow up on shortages, damaged materials and discrepancies in received quantities.

D. Production and Maintenance Coordination

- Coordinate with Production, Foundry, Quality Control, Maintenance and Planning Departments to understand material requirements.




- Ensure timely availability of materials for melting, moulding, core making, pouring, fettling, grinding and finishing operations.
- Arrange urgent procurement of critical spares and consumables during breakdowns or emergency maintenance.
- Follow up on materials required for preventive maintenance and planned shutdowns.

E. Documentation and MIS

- Prepare and maintain purchase orders, quotation comparisons, purchase requisitions, supplier records and delivery schedules.
- Maintain proper records of material rates, supplier quotations, payment terms and purchase history.
- Coordinate with the Accounts Department for invoice verification, purchase bill discrepancies and supplier payment follow-up.
- Prepare periodic purchase reports, pending order reports and cost comparison statements.
- Update purchase and inventory transactions in ERP software, Tally or MS Excel, as applicable.

F. Cost Control and Quality

- Ensure cost-effective procurement without compromising material quality or specifications.
- Monitor changes in raw material and consumable prices.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for inspection, testing and approval of purchased materials.
- Ensure that materials are purchased from approved vendors wherever required.
- Support cost reduction initiatives through supplier development, bulk purchasing and improved procurement planning.

G. Safety and Compliance

- Ensure proper documentation for all purchases and adherence to company procurement policies.
- Procure approved PPE and safety materials as per factory requirements.
- Maintain transparency and ethical standards in vendor dealings.
- Support internal audits and statutory or quality audits by providing relevant purchase records.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Officer( Foundry/ Casting/ Steel) (Kolkata)
🏢 THE CAREER LINE
📍 Kolkata