Purchase Executive

Procure raw materials and components required for metal gasket production, such as metal sheets, coils, foils, shims, graphite, PTFE, rubber, adhesives, coatings, fasteners, and packaging materials.

Raise and process purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, and issue purchase orders in ERP.

Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, delivery schedules, minimum order quantities, and commercial terms with vendors.

Coordinate with Production, Planning/PPC, Stores, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material availability as per production plans.

Develop and maintain an approved vendor base for critical gasket materials, fabrication items, tooling, dies, punches, spares, and MRO supplies.

Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, dispatch schedules, transit updates, and on-time delivery; escalate delays and shortages proactively.

Coordinate incoming material inspection and resolve quality discrepancies, rejections, shortages, and supplier non-conformances with Quality and Stores.

Maintain accurate procurement records, including POs, quotations, GRNs, invoices, delivery challans, certificates, and vendor documents.

Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders, pending receipts, and material shortages; support inventory optimization and avoidance of production stoppages.

Conduct vendor evaluation based on quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance; support supplier audits and corrective-action follow-up.

Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternate sourcing, rate negotiation, volume consolidation, and value engineering.

Track market trends for metal prices, raw-material availability, lead times, and alternate materials; provide regular procurement MIS reports.

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policy, quality systems, GST/invoice requirements, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Support import procurement, customs documentation, and logistics coordination where applicable.