Keywords: Raw Material Procurement,Procurement,Purchasing,Purchase Orders,PO Management,Supplier Management,Vendor Management,Supplier Relationship Management,Vendor Negotiation,Commercial Negotiation,Strategic Sourcing,Procurement Operations
Role Purpose:
Manage procurement of raw materials in alignment with production and business requirements Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements with suppliers Coordinate closely with suppliers to secure timely order confirmations and shipments Monitor material availability and collaborate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to prevent stock-outs Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier master data in SAP/ERP systems Resolve supplier-related issues, including delays, shortages, quality concerns, and documentation discrepancies Identify alternate suppliers and support supplier qualification activities Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives Prepare procurement reports, open PO trackers, and material availability updates for management review