Purchase Lead

Job Title: Purchase Lead

Department: Supply Chain Management / Procurement

Location: Kolkata

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-performing Purchase Lead to oversee multi-plant procurement operations across three manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end material availability, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and contract negotiations within the electronics or related manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Factory Procurement: Lead and streamline purchasing operations across 3 manufacturing units to ensure zero downtime in production.
• Material & Component Availability: Drive material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, electronics components, and parts as per production schedules.
• Vendor Development & Management: Identify, onboard, and evaluate local and global suppliers. Build strong long-term vendor relationships while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Cost Sourcing & Negotiation: Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment schedules, and SLAs to achieve annual cost-reduction targets without compromising quality.
• ERP & Systems Operations: Utilize Oracle ERP (or similar platform) to manage purchase requisitions, generate POs, track delivery schedules, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Supply Chain Risk Management: Anticipate lead-time bottlenecks, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and ensure strict adherence to delivery deadlines.

Candidate Profile & Eligibility

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. (Mandatory)
• Total Experience: Minimum 10 years of total hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or leadership procurement role within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Industry Experience: Direct experience in the Electronics or closely related industry (e.g., electricals, appliances, hardware assembly) is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Oracle ERP operations or a comparable enterprise-grade ERP system (SAP S/4HANA, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of electronic component sourcing and vendor landscapes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and inter-personal skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization skills.
• Proven ability to manage multi-location operations effectively under tight deadlines.