We are looking for an experienced and responsible Store & Purchase Manager to manage end-to-end procurement, sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and store operations. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in the food industry and a good understanding of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, Consumables, Engineering Items, Machinery Parts, and other operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase & Procurement

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Raw Materials (RM), Packing Materials (PM), Consumables, Machinery Parts, Engineering Items, and other business requirements.
- Identify and develop reliable domestic and international suppliers.
- Obtain and compare competitive quotations from multiple vendors.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements.
- Ensure timely follow-up with vendors to avoid delays in production or operations.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, availability, and alternative sources to achieve cost efficiency.
- Ensure procurement is carried out within approved budgets and company policies.

Vendor Management
- Develop, evaluate, and maintain a strong vendor base.
- Conduct vendor evaluation based on quality, price, delivery, service, and reliability.
- Maintain long-term relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Resolve vendor-related issues concerning quality, quantity, pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
- Continuously identify new vendors and alternative sources to reduce dependency and procurement risk.

Store & Inventory Management
- Manage day-to-day store operations, material receipt, storage, issue, and inventory control.
- Ensure proper documentation for material inward and outward movements.
- Maintain optimum stock levels and avoid overstocking, stock-outs, and material wastage.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Quality, Accounts,



and other departments for material planning and timely availability.
- Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory.
- Ensure proper storage and preservation of materials as per their nature and quality requirements.
- Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.

ERP & Documentation
- Maintain purchase and inventory records through ERP/software systems.
- Generate Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes (GRN), Material Requisitions, and other procurement documents.
- Ensure proper documentation and tracking of purchase orders and deliveries.
- Maintain vendor records, quotations, comparative statements, purchase history, and other procurement-related documentation.
- Coordinate with Accounts for invoice verification, vendor payments, and purchase reconciliation.

Required Skills & Competencies
- Proven experience in Purchase, Procurement & Stores Management, preferably within the Food/FMCG/Manufacturing Industry.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing RM, PM, Consumables, Machinery Parts, Engineering Items, and other operational materials.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Strong ability to obtain competitive quotations and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Experience in vendor development, evaluation, and relationship management.
- Positive understanding of inventory planning, stock control, and store management.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Stores, Quality, Accounts, and Management.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, Purchase Order generation, inventory management, and procurement documentation.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Ability to ensure timely procurement while maintaining quality, cost efficiency, and optimum inventory levels.
- Positive leadership and team management skills.

Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline.
- Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Materials Management, or related field will be an added advantage.

📌 Purchase & Store Manager (Surat)
🏢 Instently Yours
📍 Surat