

Dynamic Purchase Manager and Team Leader at Gourika India Limited, with proven expertise in procurement planning, vendor management, and cost negotiation. Demonstrated success in achieving significant cost savings while maintaining top-tier quality standards. Experienced in government e-tendering, team leadership, and cross-department coordination, ensuring smooth operations and timely project delivery.
A results-driven manager recognized for solving complex challenges, driving company growth, and continuously elevating organizational performance. Currently overseeing sales, operations, recruitment, and multi-functional teams, contributing to the company’s sustained success and upward trajectory.
As Purchase Manager -
* Procurement Planning:
Forecast material requirements based on production schedules.
Create procurement plans in alignment with production.
* Vendor Management:
Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers .
Develop long-term relationships with reliable vendors for critical materials.
* Cost Control & Negotiation:
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Conduct cost analysis and reduce procurement costs without compromising quality.
* Purchase Order Management:
Issue and manage purchase orders.
Track deliveries and ensure timely receipt of materials.
* Inventory Coordination:
Work closely with the stores and production departments .
* Quality Assurance:
Ensure the quality of purchased materials meets technical specifications.
Collaborate with Quality Control to handle defective or non-compliant items.
* Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure procurement complies with internal policies and industry regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and reports.
* Pre Site Visit :
Evaluate supplier capabilities.
Verify production capacity .
* Post Site Visit :
Inspect materials or components before dispatch.
Resolve supply or quality issues.
Audit compliance with terms of the purchase order.
Build and strengthen supplier relationships.
Comply with payment terms.
As Team Leader -
* Planning & Coordination
Review the tender notice carefully and assign tasks to the right team members.
Arrange the timeline to collect and review all documents before the tender submission.
Arrange internal meetings to track progress and resolve issues early.
* Document Preparation
Ensure all company documents (GST, PAN, manufacturing license, ISO certifications, etc.) are valid and updated.
Oversee preparation of the technical bid (product details, capacity, quality standards) and financial bid (pricing, taxes, delivery terms).
Check that every document matches the tender’s format and naming conventions.
* Compliance & Quality Check
Compare each submission item against the tender requirements (eligibility, specifications, and conditions).
Make sure no mandatory document is missing.
Confirm that technical data sheets and performance certificates are accurate and consistent.
* Portal Submission Supervision
Log in or supervise the submission on the relevant government e-procurement portal (like GeM, CPPP).
Verify digital signature certificates (DSCs) of authorized signatories are working.
Oversee uploading, bid encryption, and final submission — ensuring the bid is successfully acknowledged on the portal.
* Post-Submission Responsibilities
Keep a copy of the submitted bid and acknowledgment receipt.
Monitor the portal for updates, clarifications, or corrigenda.
Coordinate responses to any technical or commercial clarifications requested by the tendering authority.