Purchase Manager

Hiring: Manager Purchase & Stores

Company: Arrow Greentech Ltd.

Location: Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat
Experience: 7-9 Years
Department: Purchase & Stores

Position Overview

The Manager Purchase & Stores will be responsible for managing the complete purchase and stores function at the Ankleshwar manufacturing facility.

The role requires strong experience in procurement, vendor management, inventory control, warehouse/store management, ERP and material planning, along with the ability to coordinate closely with Production, Planning, QA/QC, Finance and Management.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a factory/plant environment and should have a practical understanding of procurement and inventory requirements in manufacturing industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase & Procurement

• Manage the complete procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) and final material receipt.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors for raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, chemicals, engineering items and other plant requirements.
• Negotiate with vendors regarding price, payment terms, quality, delivery schedules and lead times.
• Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms and prepare comparative statements for management approval.
• Develop alternate vendors and sourcing options to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Monitor open POs and follow up with vendors for timely deliveries.
• Resolve issues related to quality, shortages, delayed deliveries, price discrepancies and rejected materials.

2. Stores & Inventory Management

• Manage day-to-day stores and warehouse operations at the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, identification and issuance of materials.
• Maintain accurate physical and ERP inventory records.
• Monitor minimum/maximum stock levels, reorder levels and inventory ageing.
• Coordinate with Production and Planning teams for material requirements and timely availability.
• Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with ERP records.
• Control excess inventory, slow-moving and non-moving materials.
• Ensure proper documentation for material receipts, issues, transfers and returns.

3. Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery and service.
• Coordinate vendor development and periodic supplier reviews.
• Support vendor audits and compliance activities along with QA/QC and other concerned departments.
• Maintain proper vendor documentation and records.

4. Material Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Planning, QA/QC, Finance and Engineering teams to understand material requirements.
• Plan procurement based on production schedules and inventory availability.
• Ensure timely availability of critical materials to avoid production delays.
• Track material consumption and identify potential shortages in advance.
• Support inventory optimization and working-capital control.

5. ERP & Documentation

• Maintain purchase and inventory transactions accurately in the ERP system.
• Generate and monitor purchase orders, GRNs, stock records and other relevant documents.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials.
• Prepare periodic MIS/reports related to purchase, inventory, vendor performance and material movement.

6. Compliance & Inventory Control

• Ensure proper systems and controls are followed for material handling and inventory management.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and procurement information.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for material receipt and issuance.
• Support internal/external audits and management requirements related to purchase and stores.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in:

• Packaging / Flexible Packaging industry
• Chemical manufacturing / Chemical Engineering background
• Specialty materials or manufacturing industries
• Pharma packaging / printing-related manufacturing
• Industrial manufacturing with significant raw-material procurement
• Candidates with exposure to films, foils, inks, adhesives, chemicals, packaging materials or other specialty raw materials will be preferred.

Candidates should have strong hands-on factory/plant experience, rather than purely office-based procurement experience.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Commerce or a related field.
• MBA / PG qualification in Supply Chain, Operations or related areas will be an added advantage.

What We Are Looking For

• Confident and proactive professional
• Strong negotiation and vendor-handling ability
• Capable of independently managing Purchase & Stores operations
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment
• Strong ownership and follow-up skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments
• Detail-oriented approach towards inventory and documentation
• Long-term commitment and willingness to work at Ankleshwar GIDC

Note: Due to the nature of our business and manufacturing operations, selected candidates may be required to undergo appropriate background verification and company security/compliance checks.

Perks & Benefits

• PF
• Mediclaim / Health Insurance
• Canteen / Tiffin / Lunch facility
• Gratuity as per applicable company policy
• Opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing organization
• Exposure to specialized procurement and plant-level stores operations

Relocation Support

Candidates willing to relocate to Ankleshwar may be provided 2-3 days of accommodation/stay support after joining to facilitate relocation.

After the initial accommodation period, the candidate will be responsible for arranging their own stay and travel/commute.

How to Apply

If you find this opportunity suitable and your experience is relevant to the role, please apply for this position.

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