Sr. Manager - Purchase

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Purchase & Vendor Management

• Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage strategic vendors and suppliers.
• Build strong vendor partnerships to ensure reliability, innovation, and cost efficiency.
• Lead vendor performance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing and contingency planning.

2. Purchase Planning & Big Negotiations

• Lead annual and quarterly purchase planning in coordination with production, projects, and finance teams.
• Drive high-value and strategic negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives, value engineering, and contract optimization strategies.
• Finalize long-term rate contracts and framework agreements.

3. Quality & Quantity Assurance Oversight

• Ensure procurement meets defined quality standards and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality, Stores, and Inspection teams for material verification and compliance.
• Oversee quantity accuracy, shortage/excess control, and rejection handling.
• Support corrective and preventive actions with vendors in case of quality issues.

4. Record & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation of purchase orders, contracts, agreements, and amendments.
• Maintain procurement MIS, reports, and dashboards for management review.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, audit requirements, and statutory compliance.

5. Order Processing & Vendor Communication

• Oversee end-to-end purchase order processing and execution.
• Ensure timely follow-ups with vendors for order confirmation, dispatch, and delivery.
• Resolve supply, pricing, or delivery-related issues through proactive vendor coordination.
• Act as the key escalation point for critical procurement matters.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise
• Strong vendor relationship management
• Commercial and contract management skills
• Analytical and cost optimization mindset
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination
• Strong communication and decision-making skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management (MBA preferred).
• 10–15+ years of relevant procurement experience, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing high-value purchases and strategic vendors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: Remote