Purchasing Manager

Location, Newtown Kolkata

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to manage procurement activities across departments, build reliable vendor relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate purchase and procurement activities across departments.
• Collect and consolidate purchase requirements from the Accounts team and other departments.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, quotations, comparative statements, and procurement documents.
• Coordinate with Accounts for budget availability, invoice verification, payment processing, and financial documentation.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, pending supplies, and vendor commitments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approved budgets, and authorization procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of vendors, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement expenses.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Prepare regular reports on expenditure, pending orders, vendor performance, and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in purchase management, procurement, or vendor management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, GST documentation, and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets; knowledge of ERP or accounting software is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize requirements across departments.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and financial accountability.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience managing procurement for multiple departments.
• Familiarity with coordinating purchases across Accounts, Administration, Engineering, Inventory, and Operations.
• Ability to establish structured procurement processes, maintain transparency, and ensure value for money.