Purchase Head Urgently Required at Santacruz East Mumbai - ( Job ID - 24459)

PURCHASE HEAD

Job Location: Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Industry: Stainless Steel Fasteners Manufacturing
Designation: Purchase Head
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 8-10 Years
Salary: ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented
Purchase Head to lead and manage the procurement function for a stainless steel
fasteners manufacturing organisation. The candidate must have relevant
experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry, with a strong
understanding of raw material sourcing, vendor development, cost negotiation,
inventory planning and purchase operations.

The role requires someone who can ensure timely
availability of quality materials, optimise procurement costs, strengthen
supplier relationships and coordinate effectively with production, stores,
quality and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead
  and manage the overall purchase and procurement function.
  
• Plan
  and execute procurement of stainless steel raw materials, wires, bars,
  coils and other production-related materials as required.
  
• Develop,
  evaluate and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers,
  stockists and vendors.
  
• Identify
  new vendors and alternative sourcing options to improve cost, quality and
  supply reliability.
  
• Negotiate
  pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions
  with suppliers.
  
• Ensure
  timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and
  customer order commitments.
  
• Monitor
  material availability, stock levels, lead times and reorder requirements
  in coordination with production and stores.
  
• Analyse
  market trends and fluctuations in stainless steel raw material prices to
  support purchasing decisions.
  
• Establish
  and implement procurement policies, procedures and approval controls.
  
• Evaluate
  supplier performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines and service
  reliability.
  
• Coordinate
  with the Quality Department to resolve material quality issues and
  supplier-related discrepancies.
  
• Work
  closely with Production, Stores, Accounts and other departments to ensure
  smooth procurement operations.
  
• Monitor
  purchase orders, pending deliveries, goods receipt, vendor bills and
  payment coordination.
  
• Identify
  opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and procurement
  efficiency.
  
• Maintain
  accurate purchase records, supplier databases, price comparisons and
  procurement reports.
  
• Manage
  purchase budgets and ensure procurement activities are aligned with
  business requirements.
  
• Handle
  vendor disputes, shortages, delayed supplies and other procurement-related
  issues.
  

Industry Experience – Mandatory

• Experience
  in the Stainless Steel (SS) Manufacturing Industry is mandatory.
  
• Candidates
  should have relevant experience in procurement or purchasing within a
  manufacturing environment.
  
• Familiarity
  with stainless steel raw materials and manufacturing-related procurement
  will be essential.
  
• Experience
  in the fasteners, metal components, engineering or allied manufacturing
  industry will be an advantage.
  

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate
  in any discipline; a qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain
  Management or Business Administration will be preferred.
  
• Minimum
  8-10 Years of relevant professional experience in purchase and
  procurement.
  
• Prior
  experience in the stainless steel manufacturing industry is essential.
  
• Proven
  experience in vendor development, price negotiation, material sourcing and
  procurement planning.
  
• Experience
  managing purchase operations independently and coordinating with multiple
  departments.
  

Required Skills

• Strategic
  Procurement & Purchase Management
  
• Stainless
  Steel Raw Material Sourcing
  
• Vendor
  Development & Relationship Management
  
• Cost
  Negotiation & Cost Optimisation
  
• Inventory
  & Material Planning
  
• Supplier
  Evaluation
  
• Purchase
  Order Management
  
• Manufacturing
  Supply Chain Coordination
  
• Procurement
  Reporting & Documentation
  
• Team
  Coordination & Problem-Solving
  
• Strong
  Commercial and Analytical Skills
  

Candidate Profile

• Strong
  understanding of procurement practices in stainless steel manufacturing.
  
• Excellent
  negotiation and vendor management skills.
  
• Ability
  to make cost-effective purchasing decisions without compromising quality
  or delivery timelines.
  
• Strong
  planning, coordination and organisational abilities.
  
• Capable
  of working independently and managing procurement priorities.
  
• Good
  communication skills and a result-oriented approach.
  

Compensation

• Salary:
  ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and
  suitability.
  
• Opportunity
  to lead procurement operations in the stainless steel fasteners
  manufacturing sector.
  
• Role
  involving vendor development, strategic sourcing and procurement cost
  optimisation.
  

To Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected] with the subject
line “Application for Purchase Head – Santacruz East, Mumbai”.