Purchase Executive

Purchase Executive (4-5 Years Experience – Diploma Holder)

Position Title: Purchase Executive

Department: Purchase

Experience Required: 4+ Years

Qualification: Diploma (Mechanical)

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada etc.

Candidate: Female

Role Summary : The Purchase Executive is responsible for managing procurement activities, sourcing materials, maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring timely availability of goods required for productions. The role requires strong coordination, negotiation skills, and knowledge of procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, service, and reliability.
• Prepare purchase orders (PO) as per drawings, BOM, and production requirements.
• Maintain updated records of supplier information, price lists, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with internal departments (production, stores, accounts) to determine purchasing needs.
• Monitor and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions to optimize cost savings.
• Maintain proper documentation of procurement activities and vendor communications.
• Track inventory levels and support the stores team to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and assist in vendor development.
• Resolve any issues related to delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or billing mismatches.
• Support audits by providing necessary procurement records and compliance documents.
• Shall be ready to travel locally and interstate for new vendor development, audits and follow-up activities
• Should have knowledge in sourcing of Steel, BOP, cutting tools, machining parts, inspection gauges ,press tools

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of purchasing procedures and supply chain practices.

·      Strong knowledge of sheet metal press tools manufacturing materials and processes.

·      Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and understand material specifications.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with SAP or inventory management systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of taxes, pricing, and commercial terms.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of local suppliers and market trends (industry-specific).

·      Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with local markets for tool steels, Structural steels, machining vendors and industrial consumables.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and quality documentation used in automotive supply chains
• Knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements