- Conduct market research to identify products, suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.
- Make regular calls to suppliers/vendors to enquire about product availability, pricing, MRP, MOQ, schemes, discounts, delivery timelines, and other commercial terms.
- Contact new vendors and develop a database of reliable suppliers.
- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
- Communicate with vendors through phone, email and WhatsApp for enquiries and follow-ups.
- Send skilled enquiry emails and follow up with vendors for quotations and product information.
- Maintain updated records of products, prices, suppliers, and market information in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Track changes in market prices, new product launches, offers, and competitor activity.
- Coordinate internally with the purchase/sales team and share relevant market findings.
- Follow up with vendors until the required information or quotation is received.
- Perform other market research and procurement-related activities as required.