Senior Executive - Purchase - SK

3-6 Years

Early Applicant

Job Description

Role: Senior Procurement Executive (On-site, India)

Role & Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end purchase cycle: raise indents, issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, create and process Purchase Orders (POs), follow up on deliveries and generate Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
Source, onboard and maintain relationships with vendors—negotiate pricing, payment terms, SLAs and annual rate agreements to drive cost savings and reliability.
Maintain accurate procurement records and purchase registers; reconcile supplier invoices, ensure timely approvals and resolve discrepancies with finance.
Monitor inventory levels, coordinate stock replenishment and collaborate with operations to prevent stock-outs and minimise holding costs.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, GST/taxation documentation and internal audit requirements; support periodic vendor audits and performance reviews.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives—identify cost optimisation opportunities, alternate suppliers, and process efficiencies to improve procurement KPIs.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

3–6 years experience in purchase/procurement or sourcing roles (experience in professional services or consulting firms preferred).
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills with demonstrable cost-saving outcomes.
Hands-on experience with ERP/purchase modules (Tally, SAP MM, Oracle or similar) and purchase-to-pay workflows.
Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic macros) and preparing procurement reports/KPIs.
Good understanding of inventory management, GRN processes and basic accounting/Invoice reconciliation.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and attention to detail; ability to work on-site and meet delivery timelines.

Preferred

Experience implementing supplier scorecards, contract management or procurement policy frameworks.
Familiarity with GST compliance, vendor onboarding procedures and internal audit requirements.
Exposure to procurement analytics, e-procurement platforms or category sourcing projects.

Skills: procurement,management,skills