Purchase Manager

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to handle procurement for sheet metal fabrication, including sourcing raw materials and consumables, vendor development, cost optimization, and ensuring timely material availability to support production.”

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source and procure raw materials like MM MS sheets, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.

• Handle procurement of fabrication consumables (fasteners, welding rods, gases, tools, etc.)

• Develop and maintain a reliable vendor base

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts

• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)

Cost Control & Budgeting

• Implement cost-saving initiatives and value engineering

• Track market trends for steel and metal pricing

• Prepare procurement budgets and ensure adherence

Inventory & Planning

• Coordinate with production and planning teams for material requirements

• Maintain optimal inventory levels (avoid shortages or overstocking)

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards

• Work with QA/QC team for vendor quality audits

• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

Documentation & Systems

• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and procurement records

• Use ERP systems for procurement planning and tracking

• Generate MIS reports for management review

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

• Knowledge of sheet metal materials and fabrication processes

• Understanding of supply chain and inventory management

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel

• Analytical and cost optimization mind set.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved

• On-time material availability

• Vendor performance ratings

• Inventory turnover ratio

• Purchase cycle time

• It is a Full Time తయారీ job for candidates with 4 - 6+ years Experience.