Manager - Purchase/Procurement & Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Role: Purchase Manager

Experience: 15+ Years

Industry: Manufacturing - Engineering - Automotive - Industrial Production

Location: Gujarat - Dahej Plant (On Site)

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement, vendor development, logistics, and inventory management at our manufacturing plant.

The role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing raw materials, consumables, spare parts and subcontracting purchases, and ensuring timely material availability. The candidate will also oversee transportation, stores operations, inventory control, vendor performance, cost optimization, ERP documentation, and ISO compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchasing:

- Develop, implement, and monitor procurement strategies for raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and subcontracting items.

- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for price, delivery terms, credit limits, and long-term contracts.

- Maintain approved vendor lists (AVL) and conduct vendor audits with quality and production teams.

- Ensure purchase orders (POs) are executed timely in alignment with production schedules.

- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks; ensure cost reduction initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and ISO standards.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

- Plan and execute inbound and outbound logistics activities (material delivery, dispatch, shipments).

- Coordinate with transporters, freight forwarders, courier agencies, and warehouses.

- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including e-way bills, GST documentation, and transport regulations.

- Optimize logistics cost through route planning, load optimization, and vendor negotiation.

- Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve transportation delays.

Inventory & Stores Management:

- Monitor inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.

- Ensure proper material handling, storage, and FIFO implementation.

- Maintain accurate stock records, GRN entry, and reconciliation with accounts.

- Coordinate with production and planning teams for material forecasts.

Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management:

- Develop long-term relationships with reliable suppliers.

- Evaluate supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost).

- Address supplier issues, delays, and quality concerns.

Documentation & Compliance:

- Ensure proper records of PO, quotations, contracts, dispatch documents, and logistics records.

- Support internal and external audit requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

- Maintain documentation for imports/exports if applicable.

Cross-functional Coordination:

- Work closely with Production, Quality, Accounts, Planning, and Management teams to ensure smooth material flow.

- Support new project procurement and cost estimation.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor development, and supply chain management.

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

- Experience in logistics planning, transportation management, and stores operations.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (any manufacturing ERP).

- Knowledge of ISO standards and documentation.

- Analytical, cost-focused, and detail-oriented.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- On-time material availability

- Purchase cost reduction

- Vendor performance ratings

- Inventory accuracy

- Logistics cost optimization

- On-time dispatch and delivery compliance