Sourcing & Procurement Executive ( Manufacturing)
Operations
Posted on Jul 17, 2026
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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Experience
- 3–6 years of procurement experience in a plastic injection molding, baby products, consumer goods, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in BOM-based purchasing and ERP systems is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of injection molding materials and manufacturing processes.
- BOM and Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Vendor management and commercial negotiations.
- Inventory planning and procurement analytics.
Key Competencies
- Negotiation and communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Cost-conscious mindset.
- Cross-functional coordination.
- Time management.
- Integrity and ethical procurement practices.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time material availability.
- Purchase cost savings.
- Supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Inventory turnover and stock availability.
- Purchase Order processing lead time.
- Vendor quality performance.
- Procurement cycle time.
- CAPEX and OPEX procurement efficiency.
- ERP data accuracy and documentation compliance.
