Head - Purchase

Job Title: Purchase Head

Job Category: Purchase Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pune

Years of Experience: 15 Years

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers

- Lead high-value negotiations to secure favourable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules

- Ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and services across all projects

- Drive supplier performance improvements through regular audits and performance reviews

- Develop, monitor, and control annual procurement budgets, ensuring cost optimization

- Coordinate closely with project, finance, and site teams to align procurement with execution timelines

- Oversee and mentor the procurement team to ensure efficiency, compliance, and accountability

- Optimize inventory levels and material planning to avoid shortages or excess stock

- Ensure all procurement processes and contracts comply with legal and organizational standards

- Maintain accurate documentation of all procurement transactions, contracts, and vendor data

- Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks such as price fluctuations and supply delays

- Generate regular reports on procurement KPIs, budget usage, inventory levels, and vendor performance

- Provide strategic inputs for process improvements and cost-saving initiatives

- Travel to vendor locations and project sites as required for inspections and negotiations

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Strong negotiation and communication skills

- Ability to multitask and coordinate with multiple teams

- Proficient in Highrise Kanixx

- Attention to detail and good documentation practices

- Willingness to travel to vendor locations and project sites when required

Eligibility: