Purchase Manager

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Agro based Startup, Beverage, Fast Food Shop, Food (Packaged), Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Manufacturing (FMCG), Super store

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Candidates with a Master’s degree or professional qualifications in Supply Chain Management will receive preference.

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Agro based Startup, Beverage, Fast Food Shop, Food (Packaged), Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Manufacturing (FMCG), Super store

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.

• Experience in super shops, retail chains, FMCG, supermarkets, or consumer goods distribution is highly preferred.

Skills & Expertise:

• Strong supplier sourcing and negotiation skills.

• Good knowledge of retail products, FMCG markets, and local supplier networks.

• Experience in inventory planning, stock management, and demand forecasting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Office, and ERP/POS or inventory management software.

• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness.

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure the timely availability of products across all super shop outlets.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.

• Purchase grocery, packaged food, beverages, dairy products, frozen food, household items, personal care products, and other retail merchandise.

• Negotiate product prices, payment terms, credit facilities, discounts, promotional offers, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor market prices, competitor activities, product trends, and seasonal demand.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new supplier networks.

• Coordinate with the Store Operations, Inventory, Accounts, and Sales & Marketing teams.

• Monitor stock levels, fast-moving and slow-moving items, expiry dates, and product availability.

• Ensure proper documentation of purchase orders, invoices, delivery challans, and supplier agreements.

• Verify product quality, quantity, packaging, shelf life, and compliance with company standards.

• Minimize procurement costs, wastage, stock shortages, and excess inventory.

• Prepare periodic purchase reports, supplier performance reports, and procurement budgets.

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and approval procedures.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Festival bonuses as per company policy.
• Mobile bill and other admissible allowances.
• Career development opportunities.
• Other benefits as per company policy.