Purchasing Manager

Purchase Manager (Purchase & Vendor Development)Norquest Brands Pvt. Ltd. | Ahmedabad | Full-time, factory-basedAbout usNorquest makes bags and packaging in Ahmedabad. We export to the US, UK, Europe and Australia. We also manufacture for multiple consumer brands. This job is for buying all the material for those brands.What you will doCheck the production plan and work out what material is needed, how much, and by whenFind vendors, take quotes, compare rates, and negotiate price, MOQ, delivery time and payment termsMake the PO and send it to the vendorFollow up daily on pending material. Call the vendor, know where the goods are, and tell us early if something will be lateCheck the material when it comes in. Match it with the sample and the PO. Do the GRN. Send back or claim what is not okayIssue material to the shop floor as per the plan. Keep the store clean, keep stock correct, control wastageKeep looking for new vendors all the time. Visit markets, meet suppliers, go to trade fairs. Every quarter we want to see new vendors added, not the same old listMaintain rate history, vendor list and a simple report on pending POs, delays and cost savingsWho we want2–6 years of purchase experience in a factory — bags, garments, textiles, packaging or any consumer goodsKnows fabric, trims, hardware and packaging material, or can learn fastGood at bargaining. Knows how to check if a rate is fairComfortable working on the floor and in the store, not only sitting at a deskCan work on Excel and an ERP/inventory systemImport experience (China buying, customs papers, landed cost) is a plus, not mustSomeone who does not accept "we always buy from this party" as an answerLocation: Ahmedabad. Factory-based role.To apply: Send your CV with your current CTC and notice period.