Purchase Lead

Job description

**Job Title:** Purchase Lead **Department:** Supply Chain Management / Procurement **Location:** Kolkata **Employment Type:** Full-time Role Overview We are looking for a high-performing **Purchase Lead** to oversee multi-plant procurement operations across three manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end material availability, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and contract negotiations within the electronics or related manufacturing sector. Key Responsibilities - **Multi-Factory Procurement:** Lead and streamline purchasing operations across 3 manufacturing units to ensure zero downtime in production. - **Material & Component Availability:** Drive material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, electronics components, and parts as per production schedules. - **Vendor Development & Management:** Identify, onboard, and evaluate local and global suppliers. Build strong long-term vendor relationships while maintaining strict quality standards. - **Cost Sourcing & Negotiation:** Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment schedules, and SLAs to achieve annual cost-reduction targets without compromising quality. - **ERP & Systems Operations:** Utilize Oracle ERP (or similar platform) to manage purchase requisitions, generate POs, track delivery schedules, and maintain inventory accuracy. - **Supply Chain Risk Management:** Anticipate lead-time bottlenecks, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and ensure strict adherence to delivery deadlines. Candidate Profile & Eligibility - **Education:** B.Tech / B.E. (Mandatory) - **Total Experience:** Minimum **10 years** of total hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain. - **Relevant Experience:** Minimum **5 years** in a supervisory or leadership procurement role within a similar manufacturing environment. - **Industry Experience:** Direct experience in the **Electronics** or closely related industry (e.g., electricals, appliances, hardware assembly) is required. - **Technical Skills:** Advanced proficiency in **Oracle ERP** operations or a comparable enterprise-grade ERP system (SAP S/4HANA, etc.). Key Competencies - Strong understanding of electronic component sourcing and vendor landscapes. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and inter-personal skills. - Data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization skills. - Proven ability to manage multi-location operations effectively under tight deadlines.