Job Description – Purchase Manager

Job Title: Purchase Manager
Pune, Maharashtra
5+ Years
?75,000 – ?1,50,000 per month (as per experience and expertise)
Industry: Ethanol / Chemicals / Bulk Liquid Trading
Joining: November 2026

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Purchase Manager to manage procurement, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and logistics operations. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in purchase and procurement, preferably in the ethanol, chemical, or bulk liquid trading industry, along with knowledge of tanker transportation and dispatch documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with ethanol manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.

• Manage procurement activities, purchase orders, pricing, payment terms, and commercial agreements.

• Coordinate with suppliers and factories to ensure timely material availability and dispatch.

• Plan and manage tanker/container arrangements, transportation, shipment schedules, and delivery tracking.

• Coordinate with transporters, warehouses, factories, customers, and shipping agents.

• Verify and maintain invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, and other purchase and dispatch documents.

• Monitor market prices, supplier availability, and procurement opportunities.

• Resolve supply chain, transportation, and delivery-related issues.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate competitive pricing and logistics costs.

• Prepare purchase reports, MIS, procurement records, and logistics cost statements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, safety, transportation, and documentation requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchase, procurement, or logistics management.

• Experience in ethanol, chemicals, bulk liquids, or commodity trading will be preferred.

• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and commercial decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of tanker logistics, road transportation, and shipment planning.

• Familiarity with invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, and procurement documentation.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP/accounting systems.

• Excellent communication, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, shipments, and procurement activities independently.

• Must be available to join in November 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply with their updated CV, current salary, expected salary, and notice period.

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