Purchase Manager

About CountAI

At CountAI, we're pioneering the future of manufacturing with AI + computer vision. Our flagship product, Knit-I, is transforming the textile industry by enabling factories to detect defects in real-time, eliminate fabric waste, and boost profitability.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully operating for over 3.5 years with proven market impact.
• Deployed 500+ systems across 25+ factories in India, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
• Trusted by global manufacturing leaders such as Aarti International, KPR, Jay Jay Mills, Sudiva, and Whitehouse.
• Built a robust AI engine + hardware platform that delivers in harsh industrial environments.
• Recognized as a category leader in knitting inspection and expanding into weaving, pharma, electronics, and automotive.

What's Next?

CountAI is on a mission to scale globally — with ambitious plans to expand into Europe, the US, and Latin America. We are also extending our core technology into industrial automation, pharma inspection, and electronics QC to build the world's most reliable real-time manufacturing AI platform.

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Role Overview

The Purchase Manager at Countai Pvt Ltd will strategically manage procurement activities to ensure timely sourcing of materials, machinery components, and services. This role blends vendor management, cost control, supply-chain optimization, and close collaboration with operations to align procurement with business objectives.

Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Create and execute end-to-end procurement strategies in line with demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers, benchmark costs, and source new vendors.

2. Vendor Selection & Relations

• Evaluate and onboard suppliers: assess quality, pricing, delivery capability, and reliability.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, and payment terms to maximize value while minimizing risk.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, ensuring performance through SLAs and periodic reviews.

3. Purchase Operations & Order Management

• Issue, process, and monitor purchase orders ensuring adherence to SOPs.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Production, and Service teams to meet material requirements on schedule.
• Resolve procurement issues such as delays, quality concerns, or deviations swiftly.

4. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Track procurement budgets and implement cost-control initiatives (bulk discounts, alternate sourcing, vendor consolidation, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for savings through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

5. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure procured items meet specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies and regulatory norms.
• Manage suppliers' audits and vendor performance reviews.

6. Inventory & Vendor Performance Monitoring

• Work with inventory or warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize excess.
• Monitor vendors' KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality issues, and responsiveness.
• Implement corrective actions for underperforming vendors.

7. Reporting & Analysis

• Generate procurement reports: cost variance, lead times, order fulfillment rates, vendor efficiency.
• Present insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Textile Engineering
• 5–7 years of procurement experience, ideally within the textile, engineering, or machinery sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with ERP procurement modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally, Zoho).
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and derive actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and organized with a proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
• Strong integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Collaborative and team-driven mindset.

Why This Role Matters at Countai

• The Purchase Manager plays a vital part in reducing operational costs and ensuring supply continuity.
• They enable timely production and service delivery by securing materials and vendor support.
• Through strong supplier relationships and strategic sourcing, they support overall operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15, ₹40,573.85 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person