Purchase Manager For Manufacturing Industry

Key Responsibilities    Purchase & Procurement Management    Manage procurement of raw materials, chemicals, and other consumables.
Follow up with suppliers daily for timely delivery.
Coordinate with Stores, Finance, and other departments.
Prepare quotations, comparison sheets, and purchase orders.
Execute procurement activities in SAP (PR, PO, Vendor/Material Master creation).
Supply Chain Management (P2P)    Execute Procure-to-Pay activities: vendor identification, sourcing, order generation, tracking, and payment.
Forecast demand and manage supply efficiently.
Implement inventory strategies (EOQ, ABC Analysis) to optimize costs and reduce waste.
Maintain internal and external customer service standards.
Vendor Management    Lead vendor selection and onboarding processes.
Maintain long-term relationships with existing and potential vendors.
Conduct vendor classification, performance benchmarking, and renegotiation of contracts.
Ensure cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and quality compliance.
Logistics Management    Optimize inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics for cost reduction and service improvement.
Allocate vehicles and manage transportation strategies.
Monitor material movement and ensure timely delivery across the supply chain.
Team Management    Lead, mentor, and monitor the procurement and logistics team.
Coordinate with end-users, stores, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
Foster a high-performance culture and support professional development.
SAP & MIS Management    Maintain Vendor & Material Master data in SAP.
Handle day-to-day SAP issues related to procurement.
Prepare monthly reports: pending PRs, PO lists, inventory reports, and cost-saving analyses.
Create contracts for AMC/ARC and maintain service entries.
Cost Optimization & Compliance    Implement alternate sourcing for cost reduction.
Ensure timely clearance of payments and vendor query resolution.
Coordinate with Quality Control for material rejections and replacements.