Purchasing - Materials Procurement Supervisor

Position Summary

Team leader with experience in engineering sector who will be able to handle 30 to 40 suppliers with multiple varieties of parts & leading team members

Role

The Purchase Team Leader is responsible for leading the purchasing team to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and quality procurement of raw materials, finished products & spares. The role ensures uninterrupted operations from raw material availability to finished product delivery, while maintaining supplier relationships, compliance, and cost optimization.

Team

Team T&G having 7# team member who are committed to delivery material on time with right quality to assembly.

Teams is assigned to procure Raw material, Turn & ground parts, sheet metal parts, Screw & barrel, Heavy & casting machining.

Basic Qualifications

Candidate should be BE mechanical or ME having experience of 10 to 12 years.

Knowledge of Drawing reading & zero-base costing of parts to be preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

BE mechanical with 10 to 12 years’ experience in engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and supervise the purchase/procurement team
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor work progress
• Train and develop team members on procurement processes and systems
• Conduct performance reviews and support skill enhancement
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethics, and procurement procedures
• Plan, execute, and control purchase activities as per production and business needs
• Ensure continuity of supply with minimum inventory risk
• Coordinate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, and Finance teams
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with approved vendors
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, cost, and delivery
• Resolve vendor‑related issues and disputes effectively
• Achieving cost reduction through negotiation, alternate sourcing, and standardization
• Track market trends, price fluctuations, and raw material availability
• Support value engineering and localization initiatives
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports
• Market scanning for alternate supplier development.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of materials, specifications, and purchase documentation
• Vendor negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience with ERP / SAP / procurement systems
• Team leadership and coordination
• Analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines