Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Source products across grocery, FMCG, F&V; and other supermarket products.
Obtain and compare vendor quotations on price, quality, margins, payment terms and delivery timeline etc
Negotiate purchase prices, schemes, discounts, payment terms and other support with vendors.
Monitor market prices and competitor pricing to ensure competitive buying.
Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on stock requirements and approved purchase plans.
Coordinate and follow up with vendors for timely delivery, pending orders, vendor returns, replacements, credit notes, short supply, expired or incorrect products
Monitor and coordinate with store team for stock levels, quick-moving/slow-moving items, reorder levels and replenishment requirements.




Coordinate with the warehouse and store team for timely delivery, GRN, stock correction and other discrepancies.
Ensure products meet PPDS standards on quality, quantity, MRP, expiry dates, batch details and other specifications.
Maintain accurate vendor records, price lists, purchase orders, invoices and other purchase/ vendor related documents.
Track vendor performance based on price, quality, service and delivery.
Ensure purchases are within approved budgets and company procurement policies.
Support promotional, seasonal, festival and other special-event purchasing requirements.
Prepare regular purchase and MIS reports.
Ensure adequate availability of products while avoiding overstocking and expiry losses.

📌 Purchase Executive Thanjavur
🏢 Punniamoorthi Pillai Department Store
📍 Thanjavur