Engineering purchase manager

Job Description – Senior Purchase Manager Budget : Upto 12 LpaDepartment: PurchaseLocation: DadarReporting To: Managing Director1. Position SummaryThe Senior Purchase Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement of SS/MS materials, engineering components, consumables, and capital items while ensuring timely availability, cost efficiency, and compliance with ISO standards. This role requires strong vendor management, job-work handling, import documentation knowledge, and team leadership to support smooth production operations.2. Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Inventory Control Purchase SS, MS materials, mechanical parts, consumables, machine spares, moulds, dies, gauges, and capital goods. Review purchase requisitions, prepare and process Purchase Orders in ERP, and ensure compliance with ISO procedures. Ensure timely delivery of required materials to avoid production delays. Maintain optimum inventory levels, monitor reorder points, and control stock as per company guidelines. Conduct cost negotiations, implement cost-saving initiatives, and achieve competitive pricing.Vendor Management Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors from pharma/industrial sectors. Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure consistent quality and delivery performance. Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews, and update Approved Vendor List (AVL) as per ISO requirements. Handle job-work vendors for machining, fabrication, and processing work and ensure timely completion of outsourced work.ISO Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to ISO rules, purchasing procedures, and documentation standards. Maintain supplier evaluation forms, quality ratings, job-work records, challans, and inspection reports. Support internal and external audits with required documentation.Import, Commercial & Tax Compliance Manage import-related documentation, freight coordination, customs clearance, and logistics. Ensure compliance with GST, taxes, octroi, duties, and commercial terms. Verify vendor invoices, coordinate debit notes, advances, and necessary approvals with Accounts.Technical & Operational Skills Read and interpret engineering design drawings for technical procurement. Good understanding of machining processes, fabrication, and mechanical job-work operations. Problem-solving ability related to quality issues, supplier delays, and production requirements.Team Leadership Lead and guide the purchase team for daily operations. Train team members on ISO practices, vendor handling, ERP usage, and documentation discipline. Monitor team performance and ensure efficient workflow in the purchase department.3. Qualifications & Experience BE Mechanical is mandatory. 8–12 years of experience in Purchase (preferably from Pharma or Industrial background). Strong knowledge of SS/MS materials, machining processes, and mechanical components. Experience in vendor management, job-work handling, and import documentation. Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office. Strong negotiation skills, communication skills, and analytical ability.4. Physical Requirements Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Comfortable visiting vendor locations, job-work units, and manufacturing facilities. Ability to inspect materials and perform field evaluations.5. Work Environment Office and manufacturing environment with regular documentation, ERP usage, and coordination. Frequent vendor and job-work site visits.