About the company

The Western India Cashew Company is a third-generation cashew-nut processing business. We are the legacy of the Dhanalaxmi Vilas Cashew Company founded in 1932. We, as India's leading exporter of value-added nuts and nut products, cater to consumers around the world with tasty and healthy products including cashew nuts, almonds, and apricot kernels. Western India Cashew Company Pvt Ltd is India’s top exporter of value-added cashew products, supplying major supermarkets and Food companies in America and Europe. Our PUREHEART Brand's range of nut products includes Nutreats (cashews, almonds, pistachios), Nut-mixes, Nut-spreads (sweet / chocolate) and Nut-paste (culinary). We are professionally led and PUREHEART is a market leader in Kerala.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Executive – Purchase to support procurement activities for our FMCG operations. The ideal candidate should have 1–2 years of experience in purchase, vendor coordination, and inventory management. The role involves ensuring timely procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and other operational requirements while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in sourcing and procuring raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables.
- Generate and process Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate within approved limits.




- Maintain vendor database and purchase records.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding order status and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Stores, Production, Quality, and Finance departments.
- Monitor inventory levels and initiate purchase requests to avoid stock shortages.
- Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and company specifications.
- Support vendor evaluation and performance monitoring.
- Prepare purchase reports and MIS as required by management.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Required Skills

- Knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
- Basic negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Valuable knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines with attention to detail.

Preferred Industry

- FMCG
- Food Processing
- Manufacturing

Key Competencies

- Planning & Organizing
- Vendor Coordination
- Cost Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication Skills

Qualification:

- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or any relevant discipline.
- Certification in Procurement/Supply Chain will be an added advantage.

Experience: 1–2 Years

Location: Kollam, Kerala

Work Location: In person

📌 Jr-Executive - Purchase (India)
🏢 Western India Cashew Co
📍 India