Senior Executive

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from receipt of Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) issuance.

Review pending purchase requisitions and prioritize procurement based on operational and project requirements.

Float enquiries, obtain quotations, and conduct regular follow-ups with vendors for timely responses.

Prepare comparative statements (CS) for commercial evaluation and decision-making.

Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for plant operations and ongoing projects.

Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors capable of supplying quality materials and services.

Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure consistent supply, service quality, and competitive pricing.

Conduct vendor assessments based on quality, reliability, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.

Coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance with company policies and EHS standards.

Conduct commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve cost-effective procurement.

Evaluate quotations and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Support procurement planning for both operational requirements and capital procurement initiatives.

Prepare and release purchase orders in line with approved procurement requirements.

Track open PRs and POs in the system and ensure timely closure.

Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to agreed timelines.

Coordinate with Stores/Warehouse for receipt of materials and closure of pending materials.

Liaise with Finance for GRN processing and timely supplier payments.

Monitor and follow up with Finance for pending supplier advances.

Coordinate with EXIM team for procurement involving imported materials or equipment.

Work closely with internal stakeholders for procurement related to plant operations, maintenance activities, and capital expenditure requirements.

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines.

Maintain proper documentation related to procurement transactions.

Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities and close audit observations in a timely manner.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Mechanical

5–7 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement within manufacturing or process industries.

Exposure to procurement related to plant operations, engineering, maintenance, or project requirements will be preferred

Competencies and Skills:

Procurement planning and purchase order management

Vendor sourcing and supplier development

Commercial evaluation and cost negotiation

Experience with SAP S4 HANA / SAP MM Module is must

Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint is mandatory

Stakeholder Management and attention to detail.