Purchase Executive

PurposeTo ensure timely procurement of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, engineering items, spares, and services required for uninterrupted plant operations at the Kotambi facility.

• Key Responsibilities
• Procurement Float RFQs and obtain quotations from approved vendors.
• Compare quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Generate Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP/Tally.
• Ensure on-time material procurement as per production plan.
• Vendor Management
• Develop and evaluate new vendors.
• Maintain approved vendor database.
• Track vendor performance on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Conduct periodic vendor reviews.
• Inventory CoordinationMonitor stock levels and reorder points.
• Coordinate with Stores, Production, QA, and Planning teams.
• Avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Ensure optimum inventory carrying levels.
• Documentation & ComplianceMaintain procurement records and purchase files.
• Verify invoices, POs, quotations, and delivery challans.
• Ensure GST and statutory compliance in procurement activities.
• Support audits and documentation requirements.
• Cost ControlIdentify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct market surveys and benchmark pricing.
• Support annual procurement budgeting.
• Follow-up & ExpeditingTrack open POs.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Resolve supply delays and material shortages.
• Materials to HandleAntibodies and antigens
• Chemicals and laboratory reagents
• Rapid test consumables
• Packaging materials
• Engineering spares
• Electrical items
• Pneumatic components
• General plant consumables
• Capex equipment and services
• QualificationB.Com / BBA / MBA (Supply Chain)
• Any Graduate with relevant purchase experience
• Experience2–5 years in Purchase/Procurement
• Manufacturing, Pharma, Medical Device, IVD, or Engineering industry preferred
• Required SkillsVendor negotiation
• Cost analysis
• Purchase planning
• Inventory management
• MS Excel (Advanced)
• ERP/Tally knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Follow-up and coordination ability