Purchase Manager For Manufacturing Industry

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Procurement Management

• Manage procurement of raw materials, chemicals, and other consumables.
• Follow up with suppliers daily for timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Stores, Finance, and other departments.
• Prepare quotations, comparison sheets, and purchase orders.
• Execute procurement activities in SAP (PR, PO, Vendor/Material Master creation).

Supply Chain Management (P2P)

• Execute Procure-to-Pay activities: vendor identification, sourcing, order generation, tracking, and payment.
• Forecast demand and manage supply efficiently.
• Implement inventory strategies (EOQ, ABC Analysis) to optimize costs and reduce waste.
• Maintain internal and external customer service standards.

Vendor Management

• Lead vendor selection and onboarding processes.
• Maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential vendors.
• Conduct vendor classification, performance benchmarking, and renegotiation of contracts.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and quality compliance.

Logistics Management

• Optimize inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics for cost reduction and service improvement.
• Allocate vehicles and manage transportation strategies.
• Monitor material movement and ensure timely delivery across the supply chain.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and monitor the procurement and logistics team.
• Coordinate with end-users, stores, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Foster a high-performance culture and support professional development.

SAP & MIS Management

• Maintain Vendor & Material Master data in SAP.
• Handle day-to-day SAP issues related to procurement.
• Prepare monthly reports: pending PRs, PO lists, inventory reports, and cost-saving analyses.
• Create contracts for AMC/ARC and maintain service entries.

Cost Optimization & Compliance

• Implement alternate sourcing for cost reduction.
• Ensure timely clearance of payments and vendor query resolution.
• Coordinate with Quality Control for material rejections and replacements.