Engineering purchase manager

Job Description – Senior Purchase Manager

Budget : Upto 12 Lpa

Department : Purchase

Location : Dadar

Reporting To : Managing Director

1. Position Summary

The Senior Purchase Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement of SS / MS materials, engineering components, consumables, and capital items while ensuring timely availability, cost efficiency, and compliance with ISO standards. This role requires strong vendor management, job-work handling, import documentation knowledge, and team leadership to support smooth production operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Inventory Control

 Purchase SS, MS materials, mechanical parts, consumables, machine spares, moulds, dies, gauges, and capital goods.

 Review purchase requisitions, prepare and process Purchase Orders in ERP, and ensure compliance with ISO procedures.

 Ensure timely delivery of required materials to avoid production delays.

 Maintain optimum inventory levels, monitor reorder points, and control stock as per company guidelines.

 Conduct cost negotiations, implement cost-saving initiatives, and achieve competitive pricing.

Vendor Management

 Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors from pharma / industrial sectors.

 Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure consistent quality and delivery performance.

 Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews, and update Approved Vendor List (AVL) as per ISO requirements.

 Handle job-work vendors for machining, fabrication, and processing work and ensure timely completion of outsourced work.

ISO Compliance & Documentation

 Ensure adherence to ISO rules, purchasing procedures, and documentation standards.

 Maintain supplier evaluation forms, quality ratings, job-work records, challans, and inspection reports.

 Support internal and external audits with required documentation.

Import, Commercial & Tax Compliance

 Manage import-related documentation, freight coordination, customs clearance, and logistics.

 Ensure compliance with GST, taxes, octroi, duties, and commercial terms.

 Verify vendor invoices, coordinate debit notes, advances, and necessary approvals with Accounts.

Technical & Operational Skills

 Read and interpret engineering design drawings for technical procurement.

 Good understanding of machining processes, fabrication, and mechanical job-work operations.

 Problem-solving ability related to quality issues, supplier delays, and production requirements.

Team Leadership

 Lead and guide the purchase team for daily operations.

 Train team members on ISO practices, vendor handling, ERP usage, and documentation discipline.

 Monitor team performance and ensure efficient workflow in the purchase department.

3. Qualifications & Experience

 BE Mechanical is mandatory.

 8–12 years of experience in Purchase (preferably from Pharma or Industrial background).

 Strong knowledge of SS / MS materials, machining processes, and mechanical components.

 Experience in vendor management, job-work handling, and import documentation.

 Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office.

 Strong negotiation skills, communication skills, and analytical ability.

4. Physical Requirements

 Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

 Comfortable visiting vendor locations, job-work units, and manufacturing facilities.

 Ability to inspect materials and perform field evaluations.

5. Work Environment

 Office and manufacturing environment with regular documentation, ERP usage, and coordination.

•  Frequent vendor and job-work site visits.