Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX

Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX (Heavy Machinery Procurement)Location: A&D Plant, Mahindra world city Ajmer road , Bagrur areaIndustry: Export – Furniture, Home Décor, Lifestyle Products, Stone & Building Material, Hospitality industry.Reporting To: DirectorCompany Name - A&D International (Part of Art Asia)Company detailsDriven by the spirit of two young engineers, Artasia came into being in 1996 in the compounds of a small 5000 sq ft unit with the vision of creating contemporary products rooted in the tradition of Indian crafts and methods of construction, they set out on an exploratory journey to figure out what was expected in the international markets. Initially, it began as handicraft exports, but was soon transformed into a furniture export unit. Eventually, the myriad world of textiles was hard to resist and to create a holistic product range, we found ourselves exporting home textiles and furnishings as well as upholstered furniture. At artasia, we believe how you make something is as important as what you make. We take great pride in having been the industry pioneers in various processes of manufacturing, polishing and packaging. LocationMahindra world city, Ajmer roadMode of WorkingWork from the office - Days of Working - 6 daysResponsibilitiesRole OverviewThe Purchase Manager – CAPEX & OPEX will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, manufacturing machinery, utilities, plant infrastructure, engineering services, spare parts, maintenance consumables, and indirect materials across multiple manufacturing facilities.The role requires strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, procurement planning, project coordination, and cost optimization while ensuring timely availability of machinery and operational resources to support manufacturing expansion and uninterrupted plant operationsKey ResponsibilitiesCAPEX Procurement (Heavy Machinery & Plant Expansion)Lead end-to-end procurement of heavy manufacturing machinery, production equipment, plant utilities, and capital assets.Source machinery based on technical specifications provided by Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with internal stakeholders.Manage RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons, vendor negotiations, and purchase order finalization.Coordinate machine installation schedules with vendors and project teams.Ensure timely delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty documentation.Track CAPEX budgets and procurement milestones for plant expansion projects.Maintain complete documentation related to machinery procurement and project execution.OPEX Procurement (Maintenance & Operational Purchases)Procure maintenance spares, consumables, electrical items, mechanical components, MRO materials, safety equipment, utilities, and indirect purchases.Ensure uninterrupted availability of operational materials for manufacturing plants.Monitor inventory levels for critical engineering and maintenance items.Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Stores for procurement planning.Optimize procurement lead times to minimize production downtime.Vendor Development & Strategic SourcingIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers for machinery, industrial equipment, engineering services, and operational materials.Build long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs, manufacturers, and authorized distributors.Conduct vendor capability assessments and performance reviews.Develop alternate sourcing strategies for critical machinery and spare parts.Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, pricing, and service.Commercial Negotiation & Cost OptimizationNegotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and Service Level Agreements (SLA).Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis before finalizing high-value purchases.Track procurement savings and identify opportunities for commercial improvements.Ensure procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.Procurement Planning & Project CoordinationCollaborate with Engineering, Projects, Production, Finance, and Maintenance teams to understand procurement requirements.Develop procurement schedules aligned with project timelines.Track procurement progress from requisition to commissioning.Identify procurement risks and proactively mitigate delays.Support new plant setup, expansion, and modernization initiatives.Inventory & Stores CoordinationMonitor inventory levels of critical machinery spares and engineering consumables.Prevent stock shortages while optimizing inventory carrying costs.Coordinate with Stores for inward inspection and inventory accuracy.Support periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliation.Compliance & DocumentationEnsure procurement complies with company policies and statutory requirements.Maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, technical specifications, vendor documentation, and payment records.Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental procurement standards.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)100% on-time procurement of CAPEX machinery as per project schedules.≥95% on-time availability of OPEX materials and maintenance consumables.Procurement within approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets.Cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing and negotiations.≥95% vendor on-time delivery performance.Zero production downtime due to procurement delays.100% compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.Inventory optimization with minimal stock-outs and controlled inventory ageing.Interview process - Virtual and Face-to-FaceSkills: Required SkillsTechnical SkillsCAPEX ProcurementOPEX ProcurementHeavy Machinery ProcurementIndustrial Equipment SourcingPlant & Factory ProcurementEngineering ProcurementMRO ProcurementTechnical Bid EvaluationVendor DevelopmentStrategic SourcingContract ManagementCommercial NegotiationCost AnalysisTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)RFQ/RFP ManagementPurchase Order ManagementInventory ManagementERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/Tally or equivalent)MS Excel & MIS ReportingSoft SkillsStrong Negotiation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingStakeholder ManagementDecision MakingProject CoordinationProblem SolvingLeadership & Team CollaborationHigh Ownership and AccountabilityEducationB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) will be an added advantage.Experience7–15+ years of experience in Procurement/Purchase.Proven experience in CAPEX procurement of heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment.Strong experience in OPEX procurement, MRO materials, engineering consumables, and maintenance purchases.Experience in furniture manufacturing, engineering, automotive, heavy engineering, process manufacturing, metals, building materials, or industrial manufacturing will be preferredWhy Join Us?Opportunity to work with one of India's leading export manufacturing organizations.Exposure to large-scale manufacturing expansion and capital investment projects.High-visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership.Opportunity to drive strategic procurement initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants.Collaborative work culture with significant career growth opportunities.