Walk-in || Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities:

• Plan and manage the complete procurement process for electrical, mechanical, fabrication, and project-related materials as per project and production requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers, prepare comparative statements, and ensure procurement of materials at competitive prices without compromising on quality.
• Identify, develop, and maintain reliable vendors and suppliers for electrical panel components, raw materials, sheet metal, busbars, cables, breakers, control components, and other project requirements.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, transportation, warranty, and other commercial terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible procurement conditions.
• Coordinate with the Estimation, Electrical Design, Production, Projects, Stores, and Accounts Departments to understand material requirements and ensure timely procurement.
• Follow up with suppliers regularly to ensure materials are manufactured, dispatched, and delivered within the required schedule, particularly for critical and project-specific materials.
• Monitor material availability and inventory levels in coordination with the Store Department and ensure timely replenishment of minimum/reorder-level materials.
• Handle material shortages, delays, wrong supplies, damages, and quality issues by coordinating with suppliers for replacement, corrective action, or resolution.
• Monitor supplier performance based on price, quality, delivery, response, and service, and develop alternative suppliers for critical materials whenever required.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department regarding supplier invoices, payment terms, GST details, outstanding payments, and commercial discrepancies.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Qualification: Degree/B.Tech in any relevant Engineering/Management discipline.
• Experience: 3-4 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in an electrical panel manufacturing, electrical contracting, infrastructure, or engineering industry.
• Procurement Knowledge: Good knowledge of purchase processes, material procurement, vendor management, quotation evaluation, comparative statements, and Purchase Order (PO) preparation.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic to good understanding of electrical panel components, electrical materials, fabrication materials, cables, breakers, busbars, control components, sheet metal, and other engineering materials.
• Vendor Management: Ability to identify, develop, evaluate, and maintain reliable suppliers and build strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, transportation, warranty, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Material Planning: Ability to understand BOM/BOQ, material requirements, stock levels, project schedules, and production requirements and arrange materials accordingly.
• Work Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple purchase requirements, follow up with suppliers, resolve procurement issues, and meet project deadlines.
• Computer Skills: Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, email, and purchase/inventory management software