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workdayz.in
Job details:
Company Description Saraogi Clothing Company is a specialized work wear and uniform manufacturer based in India, serving resorts, hotels, hospitals, manufacturers, and a wide range of corporate and institutional clients. Over the past three decades, the company has built a strong reputation for customer satisfaction, strict adherence to deadlines, and deep industry expertise. Saraogi Clothing focuses on uniforms as an extension of brand personality, combining comfort, appearance, color psychology, and professionalism to create a smart, cohesive image for each client. The company offers an extensive range of suiting and shirting fabrics in various blends, ready-made “Workdayz™” garments across the full spectrum of work wear, and bed and bath linens. With competitive pricing, high quality standards, and unmatched variety in fabrics, styles, and finishes, Saraogi Clothing continues to be a preferred partner for organizations seeking distinctive, brand-aligned uniforms.
Role Description The Purchasing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Chennai Area. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of fabrics, trims, T shirts, ready-made garments, and related materials required for uniform and work wear production. Day-to-day activities include identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery in line with production schedules and client deadlines. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate closely with production, design, and sales teams to forecast demand, align material specifications with customer requirements, and support new product development. The role also involves monitoring market trends, analyzing cost and quality data, managing vendor relationships, and implementing purchasing policies that support cost efficiency and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Strong procurement and vendor management skills, including supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
- Experience in inventory planning, materials management, and demand forecasting within apparel, textiles, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Ability to analyze cost structures, compare quotations, and make data-driven purchasing decisions aligned with quality and delivery requirements.
- Familiarity with textile and garment materials (e.g., cotton, linen, polyester blends) and basic understanding of fabric properties and quality parameters.
- Proficiency in using ERP or inventory management systems, and intermediate skills in MS Excel or similar tools for reporting and analysis.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple purchase orders and deadlines simultaneously.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Textile Technology, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in procurement or supply chain are an advantage.
- Prior experience as a Purchasing Manager, Buyer, or similar role in apparel,
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