Job Title : Purchase Associate
Industry : Iron Ore Pellet Manufacturing
Department : Procurement / Purchase
Location : Mumbai Plant visit at Jabalpur : Minimum one week visit at Jabalpur plant
Reporting To : Purchase Manager / Procurement Head
Job Type : Full-time
CTC : No Constraint for right candidate EXP : 2 to 5 years’ experience
Key Responsibilities:
1. Procurement Operations:
Source and procure, consumables, spare parts, and related to iron and beneficiation plant operations.
Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate quotations, and negotiate terms with suppliers.
Finalize purchase orders (POs) ensuring price, quality, and delivery terms align with company requirements.
Import and Export of materials knowledge as well communication with overseas vendor’s experience.
2. Vendor Management:
Identify and onboard new suppliers, conduct vendor evaluations, and maintain an approved vendor list.
Coordinate with vendors for timely delivery and resolve discrepancies related to quantity, quality, or delivery.
3. Inventory Coordination:
Work closely with the stores and production departments to track material consumption and ensure uninterrupted supply.
Monitor minimum stock levels and initiate procurement accordingly to avoid production delays.
4. Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, delivery challans, invoices, and material inward records.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including GST, environmental norms, and company policies.
5. Cost Optimization:
Explore cost-saving opportunities through bulk buying, vendor development, and alternate sourcing strategies.
Support cost control initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce procurement spend.
6. Coordination & Communication:
Liaise with finance for vendor payments and with logistics for material delivery tracking.
Support internal audits and provide relevant procurement data for analysis and reporting.