Job Posting: Purchase Assistant

Job Details

- Job Title: Purchase Assistant

- Department: Purchase & Procurement

- Company / Institution: Brainware University

- Location: Barasat, Kolkata (On-site)

- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

- Experience Required: 1- 3 Years

- Salary: 20,000- 25,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

- Industry: Education

Job Overview

Brainware University is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Purchase Assistant with 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in procurement and vendor coordination. The selected candidate will assist in the day-to-day procurement of non-academic goods, hardware, construction materials, electrical items, and plumbing supplies while supporting cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

- Procurement Operations: Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for campus maintenance and non-academic supplies (construction materials, electrical fittings, plumbing, and general hardware).

- Vendor Sourcing & Coordination: Coordinate with local vendors, suppliers, and contractors; maintain updated vendor databases and build reliable market contacts.

- Quotation & Comparative Statements: Collect multiple quotations from suppliers, prepare comparative price sheets in MS Excel, and assist in price negotiations.

- PO Management: Draft, issue, and track Purchase Orders (POs)



ensuring correct specifications, terms, and delivery schedules.

- Market Tracking: Keep track of local market rates for raw materials, hardware, and maintenance items in the Barasat and North 24 Parganas regions.

- Internal Coordination: Work closely with project engineers, university storekeepers, and accounts teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and inventory reconciliation.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in purchase/procurement roles (experience handling construction, building, electrical, or plumbing materials is a robust plus).

- Location Preference: Candidates residing in or near Barasat / North 24 Parganas / Kolkata will be preferred.

- Education: Bachelors degree in any discipline (B.Com / B.Sc / BBA preferred).

- Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and familiarity with ERP/Tally or inventory software.

Key Skills:

- Vendor Coordination & Quotation Analysis

- Basic Commercial Negotiation

- Purchase Order (PO) Processing

- Good Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Interested candidates call @(phone hidden), (phone hidden) and send your updated cv at [email protected], [email protected]

📌 Purchase Assistant (Barasat)
🏢 Brainware University
📍 Barasat