Purchase Manager
Sarjan Watertech India Pvt. Ltd. • Ahmedabad
About the Role The Purchase Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and engineering items. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing and contracts, and ensuring timely procurement at competitive prices. The Purchase Manager will also identify and develop new vendors, evaluate supplier performance, and coordinate with various departments to ensure uninterrupted material availability. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, and engineering items. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely procurement at competitive prices. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Identify and develop new vendors while evaluating supplier performance. Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability. Monitor inventory levels and optimize procurement to minimize stock shortages and excess inventory. Prepare purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and ensure compliance with company policies. Handle vendor negotiations, rate contracts, cost reduction initiatives, and value engineering. Ensure timely resolution of supplier quality and delivery issues. Prepare procurement MIS reports and monitor purchase budgets. Possess knowledge of supply chain concepts such as VMI, JIT, Milk Run, and supplier development best practices. Requirements Strong experience in procurement and vendor management in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Understanding of inventory management, supply chain, and purchase planning. Experience in strategic sourcing and cost optimization. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the manufacturing industry with exposure to local and domestic procurement. What We Offer Full-time, permanent employment. Salary range of 6 LPA – 7 LPA. Location & Work Mode Onsite role with location not specified.