Walk-in || Senior Purchase Executive

Role & responsibilities

• Handle the end-to-end purchase of chemical raw materials, packing materials and consumables, from PR to PO, GRN and payment.
• Float RFQs, prepare comparison statements, negotiate price, payment terms and delivery, and release POs in SAP / Tally.
• Verify chemical grade, purity and specifications, and check TDS, SDS/MSDS and COA before approving material.
• Coordinate with QC on incoming inspection and rejections, and with stores to maintain minimum stock levels.
• Arrange safe transport of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Identify, qualify and develop new vendors and alternate sources for critical chemicals.
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery and price, and maintain rate contracts.
• Handle import purchases, customs documents and freight coordination.
• Prepare MIS reports on open POs, cost savings and vendor performance.

Preferred candidate profile

• 48 years of purchase experience, including at least 3 years buying chemicals in a product-based manufacturing company.
• B.Sc / M.Sc Chemistry, B.E. / B.Tech Chemical, or any degree with an MBA in Supply Chain / Materials.
• Good knowledge of industrial or specialty chemicals and chemical documentation (TDS, SDS, COA).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Working knowledge of GST, e-way bills and import procedures.
• Good communication in English and Tamil.
• Candidates based in Chennai are preferred.