Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a Purchase Executive to manage procurement activities, vendor coordination, material sourcing, and purchase processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in engineering/manufacturing companies and good knowledge of mechanical components, raw materials, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end purchase process from requirement generation to material delivery.
Source and identify suitable vendors/suppliers for mechanical and engineering materials.
Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate price, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Engineering, and Accounts teams for procurement requirements.
Follow up with vendors for material availability and delivery commitments.
Develop and maintain solid relationships with existing and new suppliers.
Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
Maintain purchase records, vendor documentation, quotations, POs, and other procurement-related documents.




Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate with the Stores team to avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
Support cost-reduction initiatives through vendor development, negotiation, and alternate sourcing.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and quality requirements.
Resolve issues related to material quality, quantity, delivery, and invoices in coordination with relevant departments.

Required Skills
Strong knowledge of purchase/procurement processes.
Valuable understanding of mechanical components, engineering materials, fabrication items, and consumables.
Vendor development and negotiation skills.
Good follow-up and coordination skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/Purchase software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering workplace.

Preferred Candidate Profile
35 years of relevant purchase/procurement experience in a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or industrial company.
Candidates with experience in mechanical/industrial equipment procurement will be preferred.
Should be comfortable working from Chakan, Pune.
Immediate/short notice candidates can be preferred.

📌 Purchase Executive Pune (India)
🏢 ZODIAC HR CONSULTANTS
📍 India