Senior Executive - Purchase

We are looking for an experienced Purchase / Procurement professional to manage the sourcing and procurement of sheet metal parts, steel and other raw materials. The role will be responsible for supplier coordination, RFQ and costing, price negotiation, purchase order management, material planning, delivery follow-up, inventory monitoring, supplier development and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, along with sound knowledge of procurement processes and the manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of sheet metal components such as case blanks, upper covers, lower covers, accumulators, base feet and other related components.
• Coordinate with steel mills, slitters and suppliers to ensure availability of raw materials as per production and sales requirements.
• Prepare and release RFQs considering price, quality, delivery and supplier capability.
• Evaluate supplier quotations, prepare costing and conduct commercial negotiations.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements and the defined approval matrix.
• Prepare monthly and revised supplier-wise delivery/dispatch schedules and ensure timely material availability.
• Follow up with suppliers on a daily basis for material delivery, shortages and critical requirements.
• Participate in PPC/material review meetings and coordinate with internal departments to resolve material-related issues.
• Monitor steel and copper prices and conduct market analysis to support effective price negotiation.
• Prepare monthly price change notes and obtain necessary approvals.
• Prepare BOM costing and monthly cost analysis for compressor models.
• Monitor supplier inventory and ensure adequate raw material/component availability against dispatch and production plans.
• Prepare and share monthly requirements, dispatch schedules and N+2 month forecasts with suppliers.
• Coordinate raw material booking and rolling plans based on business requirements.
• Monitor GRN/IRN and material-related clearance activities and support timely closure.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for resolution of quality issues, NG clearance and closure documentation.
• Conduct supplier visits and supplier audits and communicate improvement areas to suppliers.
• Support Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) activities and ensure timely resolution of supplier-related quality concerns.
• Identify and drive cost-saving, VA/VE and cost optimization initiatives with suppliers.
• Maintain and update cost-saving data, supplier performance data and management reports.
• Prepare management review documents such as Business Summary, Material Price Trend and Quality Performance reports.
• Coordinate supplier AR/AP reconciliation, payment follow-up and advance payment documentation.
• Prepare and maintain required ISO and audit-related documentation and compliances.
• Prepare periodic business/performance reports and provide relevant data to management and HQ.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted material supply.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / related technical field

Work Experience

• At least 5-7 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Strategic Sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal, steel/raw material procurement will be preferred.
• Experience in supplier management, costing and commercial negotiation is desirable.

Required Skills

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Supplier Management
• RFQ & Quotation Analysis
• Costing & Price Negotiation
• Raw Material Planning
• Purchase Order Management
• Market & Commodity Price Analysis
• BOM Costing
• Cost Reduction / VA-VE
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Development
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• MS Excel / Advanced Excel
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Desired Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability
• Result-oriented approach
• Strong analytical ability
• Proactive problem-solving
• Negotiation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Integrity and professionalism
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Company Address: Highly Electrical Appliances India Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 456, 457/1, 457/2, Nr. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Village: Matoda, Sarkhej Bavla Highway, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382213

Working Days: Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday - WOs)

Shift Timing: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM IST

Other Benefits:

• Canteen facility
• Staff bus facility
• Mediclaim facility (Insurance)