Purchase Manager

Job Title: Purchase Manager

Location: Navi Mumbai

Experience Required: 4–7 Years

Responsibilities

 Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers for laminates,

veneers, raw materials and hardware.

 Oversee end-to-end purchase operations, from sourcing to delivery and documentation.

 Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards.

 Coordinate sampling, approvals, and testing of laminate sheets before bulk procurement.

 Ensure timely delivery of materials as per production schedules and project timelines.

 Maintain updated records of purchases, pricing, vendor performance, and inventory levels.

 Collaborate with production and design teams to forecast material requirements.

 Track and monitor market trends, new materials, and innovative suppliers.

 Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and long-term partnerships.

 Implement cost control measures and evaluate alternate sourcing options.

Key Skills & Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business

Administration, or related field.

 4–7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in laminate, wood, or manufacturing industries.

 Strong knowledge of lamination sheets, veneers, and hardware procurement.

 Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

 Strong time management and ability to work under tight production deadlines.

 Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and documentation processes. Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

 Ability to coordinate effectively across departments and ensure procurement

efficiency.

About the Role

The Operation Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing

various events, BTL activities, vendor visits, branding material procurement etc.

ensuring quality execution. This role requires a smart and organized individual who

can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and deliver

exceptional execution as per SOP.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Coordination

 Collaborate with BD and CS team to understand their event goals, themes,

and requirements.

 Develop detailed plans, timelines, checklists and production schedules.

 Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary

services and materials.

 Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure venue suitability and ensure

alignment with client expectations.

Logistics Management

 Oversee the setup, execution, and teardown of events and activities, ensuring

all elements are in place and functioning correctly as per SOP.

 Manage logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and catering

arrangements etc.

 Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards during all

activities.

Technical Coordination

 Work closely with technical teams to ensure proper setup and operation of

audio-visual equipment, lighting, staging, and other technical aspects.

 Troubleshoot technical issues during events/activities and implement quick

solutions to minimize disruptions.

Budget Management

 Track and manage event/activity and procurement budgets, ensuring all

expenses are tracked and kept within allocated limits.

 Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive rates and

optimize costs.

Team Collaboration

 Lead and coordinate event/activity staff, including volunteers, to ensure

smooth execution of event tasks.

 Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Client and Stakeholder Relations

 Serve as the on-ground point of contact for clients, providing regular updates

and addressing concerns.

 Maintain strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and seamless

delivery of requirements.

 Professionally handle client feedback and implement improvements as

needed.

Post-Event Evaluation

 Conduct post-event evaluations to assess event success and identify areas

for improvement.

 Prepare detailed event reports for clients and internal stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

 1-3 years of experience in event operations, logistics management, or BTL

activity execution.

 Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects

simultaneously.

 Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, real-time environment.

 Excellent communication and vendor management skills.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

 Problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently on the

ground.

 Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with

minimal supervision.

 Must possess a two-wheeler and have a valid driver’s license for local travel.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To Lead and execute the whole of the procurement function or in parts for Commercial Interiors category as per company norms
• Responsible for purchase decisions that impact cost of purchase, quality of purchase and timeliness of delivery etc of the purchase in relation to commercial interiors
• Implement Industry best practices for Purchase / Procurement by implementing Processes including automation of purchase processes, creating and revising existing procedures and formats used for purchase, updating the database and enhancing vendor connect
• To ensure internal customer delight by timely processing of quotes received from the site / vendors, evaluation of vendors in the line of priority for cost/quality/delivery/process compliance etc, management of payment cycles, inventory management and implementing effective mechanisms in purchase management
• Managing team of procurement executives or offices and freshers wherever applicable to deliver the team objectives by managing team interactions effectively and in collaborative manner . Equally so to manage individual contributor role in procurement function
• Responsible for periodic purchase related MIS and relevant daily, weekly and monthly reports to the management

Our client is a Delhi based healthcare platform that is dedicated to Ayurveda and provides wellness solutions to its customers that is tailored and fine-tuned to their requirements. They have created a unique balance of Ayurvedic herbs and western medicine to come up with courses and medical advice which will not only rid their patients of the illness but also helps them bring the body back into balance.

Their services are available across the globe, with over 65% of their client base being from US, UK, and Canada. The company's primary focus is on Ayurveda and taking the ancient knowledge to anyone who wishes to bring back balance to their health and apply the tools in their everyday life.

As the SCM Manager, you will be managing procurement of product, packaging and services for all ongoing and future brand launches.

What you need to have:

• Creating vendor-wise PO based on the total production requirement
• Raising PO to the vendors and following up with them for timely dispatch
• Managing the dispatches and deliveries of the items being ordered to the vendors
• Engaging with the logistics service providers to ensure timely delivery of the goods
• Supervising QC of the items received at factory
• Identifying the gaps in invoice and actual receipt and escalating to senior management
• Identifying new vendors for the required raw materials

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Good Hindi speaking skills
• Knowledge in Kannada
• Strong learning and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience of working in factory or warehouse
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task 
• Excellent command over MS Excel

What you need to have:

• Planning of purchase requirements as per manufacturing schedule/purchase indent
• Controlling budgets
• Managing and developing vendors
• Managing inventory
• Managing ongoing supplier relationships
• Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Negotiating with supplier for economical pricing for best quality material

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10 years experience in Purchase
• Prior experience in an FMCG/Personal care company preferred
• Experience in purchasing ingredients, extract powders, solvents, and consumable items