General Manager Purchases

KL University, Vaddeswaram · India

KLU one of the most prestigious and preferred universities located in Guntur, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India!

• K L Deemed to be University has been ranked 35 among all IITs, IIMs, NITs and other premier institutes of India by MHRD, through NIRF rankings.
• K L’s Engineering College KLCE is ranked No.1 by Times of India (TOI) in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is known for its consistent 100% placement record to all eligible students for the past 14 years.

Job Description: General Manager – Purchases

The General Manager – Purchases leads the organization's procurement and sourcing function, responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant acquisition of raw materials, components, equipment, and services required for business operations.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 12–18+ years of experience in procurement/purchase functions, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role
• Industry-specific experience preferred (manufacturing, retail, pharma, construction, etc., depending on sector)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and cost-reduction targets
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendor/supplier base across categories
• Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service level agreements
• Forecast material requirements in coordination with production, planning, and sales teams

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term partnerships
• Conduct vendor audits, performance evaluations, and risk assessments
• Resolve escalated vendor disputes regarding quality, delivery, or commercial terms
• Drive vendor development programs to build alternate/backup sources

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end purchase cycle: requisition, RFQ/tendering, PO issuance, delivery tracking, and invoice reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements
• Monitor inventory levels in coordination with stores/warehouse to avoid stockouts or overstocking
• Implement and oversee ERP/procurement systems for process efficiency and transparency

Cost & Budget Management

• Own the purchase budget; track and report cost savings initiatives
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and currency fluctuations affecting input costs
• Drive value engineering and cost-reduction projects without compromising quality

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage the purchase department team across categories/locations
• Set KPIs for the team (cost savings, delivery adherence, vendor performance, cycle time)
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, quality, finance, and logistics departments

Location: Vijayawada

Pay Scale: Attractive salary for well-qualified and deserving candidates.

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV to cvimala@kluniversity.in - reach me for any enquires 7981337620 - Vimala Ch - Assistant Manager HR KL University