Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Lead purchase and procurement activities for raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, spares and project requirements for the coconut processing plant.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply and consistent quality.
• Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, credit terms and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors and conduct Commercial / Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) before finalizing purchases.
• Ensure MOQ planning, timely procurement and on-time delivery without compromising required quality standards.
• Manage vendor finalization, purchase orders, commercial documentation and vendor-related issues.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance and Projects for material planning and procurement requirements.
• Follow up with vendors for quality issues, delivery status, payment matters, credit notes and debit notes.
• Verify basic procurement-related documents including Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Food Grade Certificates and other quality/compliance documents.
• Support and participate in vendor/site audits and vendor performance evaluation.
• Handle procurement requirements for new projects, plant expansion and industrial development activities.
• Maintain proper purchase records, vendor documentation and procurement reports.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier competitiveness and continuous improvement in the procurement function.

Preferred candidate profile

• 815 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in Food Processing, FMCG, Dairy, Agro-based or Manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management and commercial decision-making skills.
• Experience in vendor development, quotation comparison, MOQ management and cost analysis.
• Basic knowledge of CoA, Food Grade Certificates, quality documentation and vendor audits.
• Knowledge of project procurement and plant expansion requirements will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with ERP/Procurement systems and MS Excel.
• Strong documentation and follow-up skills with good understanding of credit notes and debit notes.
• Energetic, proactive and result-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills.