Job Description – Purchase Officer

Position: Purchase Officer
Experience: 2–4 Years
Industry: Manufacturing / Trading / Industrial
Location: As per company requirement
Department: Purchase & Sales

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Officer with 3–4 years of experience who can effectively manage purchase activities as well as sales of by-products. The role will involve approximately 40% Purchase and 60% Sales, with a strong focus on identifying buyers, developing market relationships, negotiating rates, and ensuring timely sales of by-products.

Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase – 40%

- Handle day-to-day purchase activities and vendor coordination.
- Source materials/products as per company requirements.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate prices, and maintain vendor relationships.
- Compare quotations and ensure competitive purchasing.
- Coordinate with internal departments for purchase requirements and delivery schedules.
- Maintain purchase records, quotations, orders, and vendor documentation.
- Monitor market prices and supplier trends.

Sales of By-Products – 60%

- Manage the sale of company by-products in the local and regional market.
- Identify potential buyers and develop a strong buyer network.
- Maintain regular contact and good relationships with existing buyers.
- Research the market to understand current selling prices, demand, and buyer requirements.
- Generate new buyer leads and expand the customer base.




- Negotiate selling prices, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
- Coordinate with buyers for order confirmation, dispatch, pickup, and payment follow-up.
- Ensure maximum realization/value from the sale of by-products.
- Maintain records of buyers, quotations, sales orders, rates, and transactions.
- Monitor competitor and market pricing to support effective sales decisions.

Candidate Requirements

- Graduate in any discipline; Diploma/Degree in Purchase, Sales, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field will be preferred.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in Purchase, Sales, Trading, Scrap/By-Product Sales, or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of local market and buyer network.
- Must have established rapport and relationships with buyers.
- Good negotiation and communication skills.
- Robust understanding of market rates and commercial transactions.
- Ability to independently identify buyers and close sales.
- Good coordination, follow-up, and vendor/customer management skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and basic computer applications.

Key Success Factors

40% Purchase | 60% By-Product Sales

The ideal candidate should be market-oriented, well-connected with buyers, commercially strong, and capable of generating maximum value from by-product sales.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Officer (India)
🏢 People Human Resource Development Foundation
📍 India