Purchase and Procurement Associate

The candidate will be responsible for managing procurement, supplier relations, material planning, cost optimization, and ensuring timely deliveries efficiently

Maintaining good relationships with vendors and negotiating terms.

Forecast material requirements based on stock available.

Identifying reliable suppliers for raw materials through contacts, cold calling, internet search, Indiamart, etc

Timely purchase to avoid stock delays and emergency purchases.

Negotiating not only price but also payment terms and delivery schedule.

Making comparison charts of the prices from different vendors and having good decision-making and negotiation tactics.

Regular follow-ups with the vendors.

Coordinating with stores and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Avoiding overstocking and understocking.

Ensuring the quality of the material received in coordination with laboratory heads.

Maintaining purchase records, invoices, supplier agreements, etc

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements if required for any particular chemicals.

Identifying opportunities to reduce procurement costs.

Overseeing end-to-end supply chain from procurement to operations.

Suggesting alternative suppliers if required.

Managing transportation of raw material and finished goods.

In coordination, keeping a record of stock available at different locations.

Required regular and proper reporting.

Ensuring on-time delivery to customers.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills : Technical Skills : Sourcing, market awareness, internet research, MS Word / Excel, inventory basics, reporting, and accuracy.

Soft Skills : negotiation, communication, analytical thinking, time management, problem-solving, and leadership.

Behavioural Traits : proactive, team player, organized, resilient, calm under pressure, aggressive in procurement, and company-focused mindset.

Key Skills :

Purchase

Procurement

Vendor Development

Supplier Management

Skills Required

Purchase, Procurement, Vendor Development, Supplier Management, Cold Calling