About us: Kartik Steels and Kalawati Steels is a 35+ year old steel and building materials group based in Varanasi. We are looking for a Purchase Manager who will work as the right hand of management: the person who keeps every order, tender and supplier moving so that the business never stops for want of material or paperwork.
Key responsibilities
- Raise, track and close Purchase Orders accurately and on time, end to end.
- Prepare and file tenders: read the tender document, compile documents, meet every deadline.
- Source suppliers, compare quotations and negotiate price, credit and delivery terms.
- Coordinate between management, suppliers, accounts, yard and branches so that material reaches on time.
- Follow up on deliveries, quality and pending supplies; resolve shortages before they become problems.
- Maintain purchase records, supplier database and price trends.
- Handle multiple tasks at once and keep management updated without being chased.
Requirements
- Post Graduate is the minimum (MBA preferred).
- Excellent written and spoken English; confident communication on calls, email and in person.
- Solid hands-on experience in raising POs and in tender filing.
- Very good with Excel, email and ERP or Tally purchase modules.
- Proven ability to coordinate many people and handle many tasks under pressure.
- Must be based in Varanasi.
Preferred
- Experience in steel, building materials, construction or manufacturing purchase.