Purchase Team Lead

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• PF, Internet Allowance, Laptop, Health InsuranceJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:· Review purchase requisitions from Design, Engineering, Production, Stores, HR daily, and raise purchase orders in SAP as per approved rates and PO limits.· Source and procure lighting components and finished goods from reliable vendor· Collect quotations, prepare comparison statements and recommend vendors for approval.· Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules within approved limits to ensure cost-effective procurement.· Follow up with vendors every day on order confirmation, dispatch and delivery dates for open POs.· Coordinate with QC on inward inspection, rejections, replacements and debit notes.· Coordinate with Stores on material receipt, GRN and shortages.· Make sure all purchase entries, invoices and documents in SAP are accurate and complete.· Track pending POs, delayed deliveries and urgent project requirements wee

Key Responsibilities: ·        Review purchase requisitions from Design, Engineering, Production, Stores, HR daily, and raise purchase orders in SAP as per approved rates and PO limits. ·        Source and procure lighting components and finished goods from reliable vendor ·        Collect quotations, prepare comparison statements and recommend vendors for approval. ·        Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules within approved limits to ensure cost-effective procurement. ·        Follow up with vendors every day on order confirmation, dispatch and delivery dates for open POs. ·        Coordinate with QC on inward inspection, rejections, replacements and debit notes. ·        Coordinate with Stores on material receipt, GRN and shortages. ·        Make sure all purchase entries, invoices and documents in SAP are accurate and complete. ·        Track pending POs, delayed deliveries and urgent project requirements weekly, and escalate risks to the Purchase – Director. ·        Check stock levels of regular and critical items weekly with Stores, and plan reorders. ·        Share weekly vendor payment requirements with Accounts and follow up on vendor invoice queries. ·        Prepare monthly reports on purchases, savings, open orders, delivery performance and rejections. ·        Identify new vendors for regular items and support the Director in evaluation and onboarding. ·        Review vendor performance monthly on quality, delivery and price, and maintain the vendor database. ·        Ensure purchase documentation is GST-compliant and audit-ready. ·        Support supplier evaluation and manage supplier relationships, with a focus on the lighting industry. ·        Support the Accounts, Design, and Production Teams by providing required procurement data.