Sourcing & Procurement Executive ( Manufacturing)

Job Summary

The Purchase Executive is responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring raw materials, packaging materials, bought-out components, consumables, and services required for manufacturing baby products. The role includes BOM-based purchasing, vendor management, inventory coordination, procurement of CAPEX and OPEX items, cost optimization, and ensuring uninterrupted production through timely procurement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Raw Material Procurement

• Procure plastic resins, masterbatches, additives, packaging materials, and other production raw materials.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for injection molding and assembly operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate purchase requests based on production plans and reorder levels.

2. BOM-Based Purchasing

• Execute procurement based on approved Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Verify material specifications, quantities, and revisions before placing purchase orders.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Engineering for BOM updates and engineering changes.

3. Injection Molding & Assembly Support

• Source components required for injection molding and product assembly.
• Coordinate procurement of molds, mold spare parts, inserts, fixtures, and tooling requirements.
• Ensure availability of assembly components to avoid production interruptions.

4. Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Maintain supplier database and approved vendor list.

5. Purchase Order Management

• Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs).
• Track order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Resolve supply delays and procurement-related issues.

6. CAPEX & OPEX Procurement

• Handle procurement of capital equipment, machinery, molds, tools, and plant equipment (CAPEX).
• Procure maintenance items, office supplies, utilities, consumables, and service contracts (OPEX).
• Obtain comparative quotations and support approval processes.

7. Data Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP.
• Update vendor master, item master, pricing, and purchase history.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports and purchase analytics.
• Maintain documentation related to quotations, POs, invoices, and contracts.

8. Cost Optimization

• Conduct price comparisons and value analysis.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing.
• Monitor market trends for raw material pricing.
• Identify alternative suppliers and substitute materials where applicable.

9. Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with Stores and Planning to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Minimize excess inventory and prevent stock-outs.
• Support inventory audits and reconciliation activities.

10. Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance for supplier quality requirements.
• Support ISO, audit, and compliance documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Diploma or certification in Materials Management or Supply Chain is an added advantage.