Purchase Incharge

Role & responsibilities

• Developing & Implementing purchasing strategies
• Coordinate with all internal stakeholders for all procurement needs of the company.
• Create and maintain vendor database and track vendor performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Preparing cost-benefit analysis/ comparison reports of goods and services for review and approval of Senior Management.
• Negotiate with vendors for best quote for goods and services the company requires within promulgated budget.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly procurement cost reports.
• Generate Purchase Orders and track appropriate delivery of goods and services, and ensure payments to vendors.
• Manage and ensure effective running of the Procurement & Stores Department.
• Review all contract specifications with vendors.
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure relevant Procurement policies and procedures are followed by all departments in the company.
• Knowledge on stock level, minimum long lead items required
• Manage inventory, employees of the Stores & stock of products.
• Stock audit knowledge is required.
• Knowledge on procurement from overseas.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Training new employees in the purchasing & stores process.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in a Procurement role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in building and managing external relationships.
• Process driven with team-oriented approach.
• Strong MS Word & Excel skills are preferred.
• Working knowledge in SAP is preferred.
• Immediate Joiners and willing to relocate to Chennai