Back Office Purchase Manager

## Job Title: Purchase Manager (Procurement & Sourcing)

### Company Overview

We are a premier Pan-India trading company specializing in high-demand packaging solutions and industrial machinery. We bridge the gap between top-tier manufacturers and businesses nationwide, delivering high-quality equipment and bulk packaging materials with unmatched efficiency.

### Job Summary

We are seeking an aggressive, commercially sharp **Purchase Manager** to lead our Pan-India procurement and sourcing operations. In this role, your primary objective is to maximize trading profit margins by leveraging exceptional negotiation skills, establishing rock-solid manufacturer relationships, and optimizing interstate supply chains. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced trading environment, possesses a deep understanding of heavy machinery and packaging sourcing hubs, and knows how to close highly profitable vendor contracts.

### Key Responsibilities

* **Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management:** Identify, audit, and onboard high-potential packaging and machinery manufacturers across major Indian industrial hubs; maintain an agile vendor network to guarantee business continuity.

* **Aggressive Negotiation:** Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations regarding unit pricing, credit periods, and payment terms to consistently lower procurement costs and maximize company margins.

* **Logistics & Compliance Oversight:** Manage the full Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle and collaborate with logistics partners to coordinate smooth, cost-effective interstate transit of heavy machinery and bulk materials, ensuring strict compliance with GST and e-way bill regulations.

* **Demand Forecasting & Inventory Control:** Work alongside the sales team to analyze Pan-India demand trends, timing bulk purchases perfectly to prevent stockouts while avoiding over-inventory.

### Requirements & Qualifications

* **Experience:** 5 to 8 years of proven procurement or sourcing experience specifically within industrial machinery, packaging materials, or engineering goods trading.

* **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or Mechanical/Production Engineering. An MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain is a major advantage.

* **Skills:** Mastery in commercial contract negotiation, sharp market analysis, and proficiency in ERP software (SAP, Tally) and advanced MS Excel.

* **Geographical Insight:** In-depth knowledge of India's manufacturing landscape and trade routes across key states.

• It is a Full Time Back Office / Data Entry job for candidates with 2 - 6+ years Experience.