of Purchase Executive Chennai (Sriperumbudur)

1. Qualification:- Mechanical Engineer.
2. Experience:- 2-7 Years
3. Industry:- Tyre Preferred and Highly desired. in industrial machinery, rubber, engineering manufacturing, project procurement.)
4. Department:- Spare/MRO Purchase only (not raw material, not consumables, not tools etc.).
5. Location:- Chennai.
6. Salary- max 5 to 7 Lakhs

Key Responsibilities Handle end-to-end procurement activities for mechanical, electrical, automation, engineering and general industrial items.

Source and develop new vendors and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.

Float RFQs, evaluate quotations and prepare commercial comparisons.

Negotiate with suppliers for best price, payment terms, delivery schedules and warranty.

Coordinate with Engineering, Stores and Accounts teams for purchase requirements.

Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements.

Follow up with vendors for material readiness, dispatch and delivery.

Track open POs and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials.

Evaluate vendors based on price, quality, delivery, technical capability and service support.

Identify alternate sources and opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering.

Handle procurement of OEM/spare parts, machinery components, fabrication items, electrical and automation components, bearings, motors, gearboxes, valves,



pneumatic/hydraulic items, etc.

Coordinate with suppliers for technical clarifications, drawings, specifications and deviations.

Support import procurement wherever required, including coordination for freight, packing, HS/HSN classification and commercial documentation.

Maintain proper vendor database, quotation records, comparative statements, PO records and procurement reports.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality and commercial issues.

Assist the Purchase Manager in developing and implementing procurement strategies and cost-saving initiatives.

Required Skills

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Valuable knowledge of industrial/mechanical/electrical components and machinery.

Ability to understand technical specifications, drawings, BOMs and datasheets.

Strong commercial and analytical skills.

Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and ERP/Purchase software.

Good communication and follow-up skills.

Ability to handle multiple procurement requirements and time-critical projects.

Knowledge of GST, basic purchase documentation and commercial terms.

Experience in vendor development and cost comparison.

Interested candidates can call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

SAI HR CONSULTANTS

DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION

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📌 Purchase Executive - Reputed Tyre Component Manufacturing (Chennai)
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