Senior Purchase Executive

Job Description

Supplier development and alternative sourcing Identify and develop alternative suppliers for critical and regularly used materials. Evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, delivery performance, reliability, and technical capability. Ensure alternative materials and suppliers meet approved specifications and receive the required technical and quality approvals before use. Reduce dependency on single suppliers wherever practical. Cost control and negotiation Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, and delivery conditions. Regularly review material prices and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Maintain price comparisons and records of negotiated savings. Ensure cost reduction never compromises required quality or technical specifications. Material planning and scheduled procurement Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, and Engineering to understand material requirements. Prepare and execute procurement plans aligned with the production schedule. Ensure materials are ordered sufficiently in advance to meet required delivery dates. Proactively identify shortages, long-lead items, and supply risks. On-time delivery and supplier performance Ensure suppliers deliver the correct material in the required quantity and within the committed timeline. Monitor overdue orders and resolve delivery issues before they affect production. Review supplier performance and take corrective action for recurring delays or quality problems. Develop backup sourcing plans for critical materials. Quality and specification compliance Ensure purchase orders clearly specify approved dimensions, grades, specifications, quantities, and quality requirements. Coordinate with Engineering and Quality before accepting any proposed deviation. Work with Quality and Stores to establish appropriate incoming inspection and supplier corrective-action processes. Prevent incorrect or nonconforming material from reaching assembly. Team coordination and process control Guide the Junior Purchase Executive on purchase documentation, follow-ups, inventory coordination, and bill processing. Ensure purchase procedures and approval processes are consistently followed. Maintain visibility of pending orders, material shortages, supplier risks, and cost-saving opportunities. Provide regular procurement performance reports to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience - 10+ yrs
• Ensure uninterrupted production through effective material planning
• Development of reliable and quality-approved suppliers
• Competitive purchasing
• Cost control
• Timely procurement in line with production requirements

Professional Skills

• Supplier Development
• Material Planning
• Delivery and Supplier
• Quality