Junior Buyer
- 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 Valuable communication and follow-up skills for supplier coordination Qualifications Diploma / B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering (preferred) 0–3 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 strong ownership of vendor relationships Comfortable with shop-floor/vendor-site visits Proficient in MS Excel/ERP systems for purchase tracking

📌 Junior Buyer (Coimbatore)
🏢 Naatscorp Private
📍 Coimbatore