Purchase Manager - Kalamboli (Navi-Mumbai)

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Purchase Manager to lead the procurement of laminate sheets and related raw materials essential for door manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess excellent vendor management, negotiation, and time management skills, ensuring timely procurement, quality sampling, and cost optimization for smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers for laminates, veneers, raw materials, and hardware.

• Oversee end-to-end purchase operations, from sourcing to delivery and documentation.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards.

• Coordinate sampling, approvals, and testing of laminate sheets before bulk procurement.

• Ensure timely delivery of materials as per production schedules and project timelines.

• Maintain updated records of purchases, pricing, vendor performance, and inventory levels.

• Collaborate with production and design teams to forecast material requirements.

• Track and monitor market trends, new materials, and innovative suppliers.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and long-term partnerships.

• Implement cost control measures and evaluate alternate sourcing options.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in supply chain, procurement, business administration, or a related field.

• 4–7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in laminate, wood, or manufacturing industries.

• Strong knowledge of lamination sheets, veneers, and hardware procurement.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Strong time management and ability to work under tight production deadlines.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and documentation processes.

• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to coordinate effectively across departments and ensure procurement efficiency.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Paid sick leave and time off

• Opportunity to work with a reputed and rapidly growing woodcraft brand

• Exposure to premium vendor networks and innovative material sourcing