group purchase manager - Kochi
3 hours ago
Job description
Job Title: Group Purchase Manager
Job Summary: The Group Purchase Manager oversees and manages all procurement activities across multiple business units within the group. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, supplier relationship management, and adherence to quality and delivery standards. The position involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, inventory optimization, and coordination between departments to achieve the organization s procurement goals.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to, confirm your Job Descriptions with the Interviewer:
- Develop and implement group-wide purchasing strategies to ensure consistent procurement practices across all units.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial and quality terms.
- Consolidate purchase requirements from different branches or departments to gain economies of scale.
- Review and approve purchase orders, vendor agreements, and tender submissions.
- Maintain and update approved supplier lists, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Analyze market trends to identify new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor vendor performance, delivery timelines, and service quality.
- Coordinate with finance, logistics, and operations teams for timely order processing and payment.
- Manage annual budgets and cost-control initiatives related to procurement.
- Implement ERP or procurement software systems for transparency and efficiency.
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and legal regulations.
- Train and supervise purchasing officers or procurement staff across locations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- MBA/ PG Diploma in Materials/ Supply chain with minimum 15 years of experience in purchase or procurement.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Excellent knowledge of sourcing, vendor management, and market analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and strategic thinking.
Similar jobs
Plan, manage & oversee all purchasing activities of the organisation. Ensure timely procurement. · ...
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Purchase Manager · Job Summary: The Purchase Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring timely sourcing of quality materials, equipment, and services at competitive prices. This role involves vendor management, negotiation, contract administr ...
3 hours ago
Plan develop and implement purchasing strategies in line with company goals and budgets Source evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best quality price and delivery terms. · ...
3 weeks ago
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to oversee and manage our spare laptop vendors and ensure smooth distribution of spare parts across all branches. · ...
1 month ago
The Purchase Manager for Garment Industry is responsible for planning sourcing negotiating and purchasing raw materials fabrics trims accessories and services required for garment production. ...
1 month ago
An IT Hardware Purchase Manager oversees the end-to-end procurement of technology assets (laptops, servers, networking gear) for a company. · ...
1 month ago
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to handle procurement, vendor negotiations and inventory control operations. · ...
1 week ago
Manage end - to - end purchasing and vendor coordination. · ...
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a Purchase Manager for our jewellery group based in Ernakulam district who has prior experience in jewellery purchasing. · ...
1 month ago
The job is for a Purchase manager with general administration responsibilities. · ...
1 week ago
Kerala Cafe is a renowned multi-chain restaurant group with its presence across Mumbai,Pune,Kerala,Bangalore known for serving authentic Kerala cuisine. · ...
1 week ago
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to handle purchase and vendor management activities for our construction projects. · ...
5 days ago
Local supplier negotiations and team communication. · Fluent in English + local languages (Tamil & Malayalam) · ...
1 month ago
Manage and coordinate purchasing activities across multiple departments. · Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers. · Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities. · ...
3 weeks ago
The Gold & Jewellery Purchase Manager will be responsible for centralized purchasing and procurement of gold, diamonds, · and jewellery for multiple Kapra Gold & Diamonds retail stores. · Handle centralized gold and jewellery procurement for multiple stores · Negotiate gold rates ...
1 month ago
Pharmacy Purchase Manager · Experience Required: Minimum 3+ Years · Job Summary: · The Pharmacy Purchase Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and managing pharmaceutical supplies to ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines and medical consumables. The ...
2 days ago
We require a purchase manager with min 3 to 4 experience for our bakery unit. · Bachelor's (Required) · ...
1 month ago
We are looking for a Purchase Manager who will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services for interior fit-out projects. · ...
1 month ago
This job involves developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, managing the procurement process, and building strong relationships with vendors. · ...
3 weeks ago
Male graduates with a qualification in Civil engineering are preferred. Must have 4 to 5 years of experience with any builders. · ...
1 month ago