Walk-in || Purchase Manager

PURCHASE MANAGER

A.L. Paper House LLP | Sanganer, Jaipur

Company: A.L. Paper House LLP

Location: Near Tempo Stand, Shikarpura Road, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Position: Purchase Manager

Experience: 610 years in Purchase / Procurement, preferably in Manufacturing / Export / Paper / Home Dcor / Handicraft industry

Reports To: Director / Business Head / Managing Director

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Purchase Manager to manage the company’s end-to-end procurement activities. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, vendor development, price negotiation, purchase planning, quality coordination, cost control, and timely availability of materials to support smooth production and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, and other production requirements.
• Plan purchases based on production requirements, inventory levels, sales orders, and material planning.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Source materials at the right quality, quantity, price, and delivery timeline.
• Prepare and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely follow-up with vendors.
• Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure on-time material delivery.
• Coordinate with Production, PPC, Stores, Quality, Accounts, Sales, and Management for smooth procurement operations.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and avoid stock-outs, excess inventory, and unnecessary procurement.
• Track raw material consumption and identify opportunities for cost reduction and wastage control.
• Develop alternative suppliers and maintain a strong vendor backup system for critical materials.
• Conduct vendor evaluation based on quality, price, delivery, capacity, and service performance.
• Resolve issues related to material quality, shortages, delays, rejection, and delivery discrepancies in coordination with Quality and Production teams.
• Maintain proper records of suppliers, quotations, purchase orders, rates, delivery schedules, and vendor performance.
• Regularly review market prices and conduct price benchmarking and market research.
• Ensure procurement activities follow company policies, approval processes, and commercial requirements.
• Prepare regular purchase MIS and pending procurement reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement in the purchase process, vendor network, cost efficiency, and material availability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline; MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain or Procurement will be an advantage.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Purchase / Procurement.
• Experience in manufacturing, export, paper products, home dcor, handicrafts, packaging, or related industries preferred.
• Strong experience in vendor development, negotiation, sourcing, and purchase planning.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, ERP/Purchase software, and MIS reporting.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and procurement requirements simultaneously.
• Strong follow-up skills and a result-oriented approach.

Key Skills / Keywords

• Purchase Management, Procurement Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Purchase Planning, Material Planning, Raw Material Procurement, Packaging Procurement, Cost Reduction, Price Negotiation, Purchase Order Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Evaluation, Market Research, Price Benchmarking, Supply Chain Management, Purchase MIS, ERP, MS Excel, Production Coordination, Supplier Negotiation, Material Availability, Cost Control, Procurement Strategy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time material availability
• Purchase cost savings
• Vendor performance
• Purchase order closure rate
• Material quality and rejection control
• Inventory optimization
• Reduction in procurement lead time
• Supplier development and alternate sourcing
• Purchase process efficiency