Purchase Manager (Indore)

About the role

To manage and optimize procurement of raw materials, chemicals, packing materials, spares, and services for fertilizer manufacturing operations, ensuring uninterrupted production, cost efficiency, statutory compliance, and quality adherence.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute procurement of fertilizer raw materials such as rock phosphate, sulphur, ammonia, phosphoric acid, potash, chemicals, catalysts, and additives
• Manage sourcing of packing materials (HDPE/PP bags, liners), engineering spares, plant consumables, and maintenance services
• Align purchase plans with production schedules, plant shutdowns, and maintenance requirements
• Identify, develop, and approve reliable vendors in compliance with quality, safety, and statutory norms
• Conduct price negotiations, rate contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost optimization

What you need

• 12–15 yrs of experience
• Procurement
• Vendor management
• Logistics
• Import/export
• Picking and packing
• Statutory compliance
• MBA or Diploma

Good to have

• POS
• Internal audit
• GST
• Accounts payable
• MIS reporting