Purchase Executive

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchase Engineer / Trainee Purchase Engineer to join our Purchase & Supply Chain team in Pune. The incumbent will support procurement of Raw Materials, Capex items, Indirect materials, and Packaging, working closely with the Assistant Manager - Purchase and plant operations. This role is an excellent opportunity to build expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and SAP-based procurement within a world-class manufacturing environment.
Position: Purchase Executive
Description of main tasks:

A. Raw Material & Indirect Procurement

• Execute purchase orders for raw materials, consumables, and indirect items as per approved requisitions.
• Monitor inventory levels daily and anticipate shortages; trigger replenishment to avoid production disruption.
• Coordinate with inward inspection team for quality verification and timely return/replacement of defective materials.
• Maintain accurate Material Master and BOM records in SAP.

B. Vendor Management & Development

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors following Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews on quality, delivery, price, and service metrics.
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules with domestic and global suppliers.
• Maintain updated vendor database and assist in contract / rate-contract management.

C. Capex & Project Procurement Support

• Assist in procurement of Capex items including machinery, equipment, spares, and civil/utility materials.
• Float RFQs, compare techno-commercial offers, prepare comparative statements, and seek approvals.
• Coordinate with project teams, finance, and logistics for timely delivery and GRN.
• Support documentation for statutory compliance (GST, import duties, MSME certifications, etc.).

D. Cost Control & Reporting

• Track procurement savings and report monthly to the Purchase Manager.
• Assist in preparation of purchase MIS reports, spend analysis, and supplier scorecards using MS Excel / Power BI.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, import substitution, and alternate sourcing.

E. Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Finance, and Logistics teams to align procurement with plant requirements.
• Support WCM (World Class Manufacturing) initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to supply chain.
• Participate in internal audits, purchase process reviews, and supplier audits as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production or Industrial Engineering or MBA SCP/SCM

Experience

• 4 - 6 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to Raw Material procurement in the insulation, foam, chemicals, or specialty materials industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Capex procurement or project-based buying is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP (MM module) for raising POs, GRN, and vendor master management.
• Advanced MS Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, spend analysis, cost comparison sheets.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or any reporting tool for procurement dashboards.
• Familiarity with WCM / Lean / Six Sigma concepts is a strong plus.
• Understanding of GST, customs duties, and import/export documentation.

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