Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute purchase plans based on sales forecasts and business requirements.
Manage category/SKU-level procurement, including seasonal and promotional requirements.
Manage suppliers, brands, and distributors; negotiate pricing, credit terms, schemes, rebates, and marketing support.
Monitor demand, stock levels, replenishment, and product availability.
Control excess, ageing, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory.
Drive cost optimization, better stock turns, and working-capital efficiency.
Establish procurement SOPs, MIS, approval systems, and supplier performance tracking.
Lead and develop the procurement team and monitor KRAs/KPIs.

Key KPIs
Purchase plan achievement
Product availability & stock-out reduction
Inventory days & stock turns
Ageing inventory control
Supplier on-time delivery
Purchase price variance
Cost savings & margin improvement
Working-capital efficiency

Educational Qualification

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Engineering,



or a related field.

· MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, or Business Management is preferred.

Experience Requirements

· 15+ years of relevant experience in Purchase, Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain.

· Robust experience in high-volume, multi-SKU businesses.

· Preference for candidates from Consumer Electronics, Mobile Accessories, Electronics Distribution, FMCG, Consumer Durables, or large Distribution organizations.

· Demonstrated experience managing procurement teams and handling significant purchase volumes.

Perks:
Health insurance

Application Question(s):
Do you have 15+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement/Sourcing/Supply Chain?
Do you have experience in Consumer Electronics, Mobile Accessories, Electronics Distribution, FMCG, or Consumer Durables?
Do you have experience managing procurement in a high-volume, multi-SKU business?

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