Overview
Purchase Executive
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Executive to manage procurement activities for an automobile products organization. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, coordinating with vendors, obtaining quotations, processing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and ensuring timely availability of materials at competitive prices.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle day-to-day purchase and procurement activities.
- Source automobile components, raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and other required materials.
- Identify and communicate with potential suppliers and vendors.
- Obtain and compare vendor quotations based on price, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders as per approved requirements.
- Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinate with stores, production, quality, accounts, and other departments.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality-related issues.
- Maintain vendor records, purchase documentation, and procurement reports.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a reliable vendor network.
- Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate timely replenishment.
- Support cost-control and vendor-development initiatives.
- Ensure purchasing activities follow company policies and approval procedures.
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of purchase and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of automobile components and industrial materials.
- Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and comparison skills.
- Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/purchase software.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Graduate in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably within the automobile or manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of vendor sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders, and delivery follow-up.
- Familiarity with automobile components or industrial products will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and suppliers effectively.
About DCS Group
DCS Group has placed 25,000+ candidates across 275+ companies since 2011, spanning technical, corporate and blue-collar roles across India.
