Senior Purchasing Manager

Purchase Manager / Senior Manager

20 Microns Limited | Udaipur, Rajasthan

Department: Purchase & Procurement – Raw Materials

Experience: 8–12 years

About the Role

20 Microns Limited is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager / Senior Manager to manage the sourcing and procurement of industrial minerals, including Limestone, China Clay, Talc, Silica, and Mica.

Based in Udaipur, the role combines technical mineral evaluation with commercial procurement expertise to ensure a consistent supply of quality raw materials. The position involves extensive travel across Rajasthan's mining belts, including Dungarpur, Kherwara, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pali, Sojat, and Nasirabad.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable sources for industrial minerals and other materials required by the company.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of mines and mineral samples to assess quality, grade, reserves, and suitability for plant requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mine owners, leaseholders, transporters, and local sourcing agents.
• Negotiate prices, commercial terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to support cost-effective procurement and supply continuity.
• Explore new mineral sources and deposits to support business growth and new product development.
• Monitor mineral availability, market trends, and price movements across the sourcing regions.
• Review relevant mining lease documentation and support compliance with applicable state mining regulations and procedures.
• Prepare MIS reports covering sourcing progress, vendor performance, and procurement cost trends.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in mineral sourcing, mining operations, or raw material procurement, preferably within the industrial minerals sector.
• Practical experience with minerals such as Limestone, Talc, China Clay, Silica, and Mica.
• Additional certification in Mineral Exploration or Mining Management will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of mineral geology, mine evaluation, and mineral quality assessment.
• Working knowledge of state mining regulations, lease documentation, and government procedures.
• Strong negotiation, vendor development, and relationship management skills.
• Analytical ability and proficiency in preparing management reports.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Rajasthan's mining regions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with relevant experience are invited to apply through this LinkedIn job posting with an updated résumé highlighting their mineral sourcing and procurement experience.