A Purchase Executive in the Textile Industrymanages the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, fabrics, trims, accessories, and packaging required for apparel and fabric manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Procurement: Find and buy quality raw materials like yarn, greige fabric, dyed fabrics, buttons, zippers, and labels at the best market rates.
- Vendor Management: Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing and payment terms, and monitor vendor performance.
- Order Tracking: Create purchase orders (POs), track shipments, and ensure materials arrive on time for production.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking, coordinating with warehouse and production teams.
- Documentation & ERP:
Maintain clear purchase records, invoices, and MIS reports using tools like MS Excel or an ERP system
Skills & Requirements
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of fabric types, garment accessories, and textile market trends.
- Negotiation: Solid bargaining skills to cut procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Experience: Usually requires 1 to 5 years of background in purchasing, supply chain, or retail merchandising