Purchase Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Procurement & Purchase Operations

• Manage purchase of hazardous chemicals and raw materials for various manufacturing sectors
• Prepare quotations, comparison sheets, and purchase orders
• Execute end-to-end P2P (Procure-to-Pay) activities including vendor selection, sourcing, order generation, tracking, and payments
• Resolve day-to-day SAP-related issues for procurement and material management
• Monitor and implement cost-saving initiatives through alternate sourcing and vendor negotiation

Supply Chain Management

• Forecast and manage supply and demand using inventory models
• Coordinate with internal and external customers for timely delivery
• Implement strategies for inventory, transport, inbound logistics, and distribution

Vendor Management

• Identify, select, and onboard vendors
• Maintain long-term vendor relationships and perform vendor stratification, benchmarking, and performance evaluation
• Negotiate contracts, service agreements (AMC/ARC), and payment terms