Position - Technical Purchase Manager
Location - Kolkata(HQ)
Job Type - Full time, Permanent
Reporting - Director
Experience - 4 to 6 years
Role Overview
We're looking for a Technical Purchase Manager who will ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of finished rubber and polymer products. This role is central to our growth journey, bridging vendor management with sales and production needs.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & PO Management
• End-to-end PO handling in Zoho (Books/Inventory); no Excel tracking
• Maintain PO confirmation TAT ≤ 1 week
• Weekly OTIF tracking & reporting; highlight delays
• Supplier negotiations, comparison sheets & landed costing
• Ensure all supplier commitments recorded in Zoho
Category Sourcing (Electrical Safety / PPE)
• Source across 10 product categories; launch 3–5 SKUs/category
• Maintain ≥2 suppliers per Tier 1 category (incl. 1 domestic)
• Supplier qualification: compliance, MOQ, lead time, pricing
• Support import docs: HS code, Bill of Entry, LC readiness
Demand Planning & Inventory
• MRP ownership for Tier 1 SKUs (by Month 6)
• Maintain reorder points & safety stock in Zoho
• Monthly S&OP with Sales (by Month 3)
• Track stock outs/overstock; quarterly variance analysis
• Coordinate with warehouse for inventory accuracy
Inbound Logistics & Freight
• Weekly RFQs: ≥3 freight forwarders (import) + ≥3 transporters (domestic)
• Monitor freight cost vs benchmark; control landed cost %
• Manage CHA coordination & documentation
• Support direct dispatch cases (no outbound ownership)
Zoho & Process Automation
• Drive automation: PO workflows, follow-ups, freight booking, tracking
• Target ≥60% automation by Month 12
• Work with Zoho team; no parallel systems
Stakeholder Management
• Work with Sales, Finance, Warehouse & B&L
• 24-hour deal feasibility support
• Mentor trainee; structured training & reviews
• Participate in quarterly supplier/freight reviews
Requirements
Procurement Experience: 4–6 years in industrial B2B; strong preference for electrical safety / PPE / rubber / polymer / industrial materials
ERP / WMS: Zoho or comparable systems (SAP, Tally, Uni commerce); strong preference for Zoho Books + Zoho Inventory
Import Exposure: Inbound freight RFQs and CHA coordination; strong preference for sea + air imports from China / Europe
Demand Planning: MRP setup and S&OP participation; strong preference for formal S&OP ownership
Location: Kolkata-based, in-office full-time; strong preference for candidates currently based in Kolkata
Education: Graduate (any stream); strong preference for Engineering or Supply Chain background
Why Join Us
Be part of a fast-growing company with global reach across 61+ countries.
Work in a culture of execution, speed, and collaboration.
Competitive salary + incentives linked to performance.
Growth opportunities for high performers.
Benefits
- Flexible Leave Policy
- WFH and Out of Office opportunities on requirement and condition
- Performance Recognition
- Dynamic Career Growth
- Statutory benefits as per industry standards
- High ownership, performance-driven work culture
- Opportunity to manage a critical function in a growing organization
