JOB DESCRIPTIONProcurement Assistant Manager

Company: Dhanya Bazaar Pvt. Ltd.
Industry: Supermarket / Retail
Department: Purchase & Procurement
Experience: 2+ Years in Relevant Field
Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram / Kollam, Kerala
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and organized Procurement Assistant Manager to support procurement operations across our supermarket branches. The candidate will assist in vendor management, purchase planning, price negotiations, stock monitoring, and timely product procurement while ensuring competitive pricing and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase & Procurement

- Assist in planning and executing purchase activities based on sales trends and stock requirements.
- Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure the timely procurement of products for all supermarket branches.
- Compare supplier quotations and identify cost-effective purchasing opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Senior Procurement Manager to achieve procurement targets.

2. Vendor Management

- Communicate with suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers regarding prices, schemes, and product availability.
- Assist in negotiating purchase prices, discounts, credit terms, and promotional offers.
- Maintain updated vendor records, price lists, and supplier agreements.
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery and resolve supply-related issues.

3. Stock & Inventory Coordination

- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment requirements with branches and the warehouse.
- Identify fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving products.
- Help prevent stock-outs, overstocking, and product expiry losses.
- Coordinate stock returns, damaged goods, and near-expiry product claims with suppliers.

4. Sales & Category Analysis

- Analyze product-wise and category-wise sales to support purchase planning.
- Monitor purchase rates, retail prices, and gross margins.
- Identify opportunities to improve product availability and profitability.




- Support the planning and procurement of products for seasonal sales and promotional offers.

5. Coordination & Reporting

- Coordinate with branch managers, warehouse staff, accounts, and sales teams.
- Verify purchase orders, delivery schedules, invoices, and supplier claims.
- Prepare purchase reports, price comparison statements, and stock requirement reports.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management are an advantage.

Required Experience

- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management.
- Experience in supermarket, FMCG, wholesale, or retail purchasing is preferred.
- Knowledge of supplier negotiations, purchase orders, inventory control, and product pricing.

Required Skills

- Valuable negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong coordination and organizational abilities.
- Basic to advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ERP or purchase management software.
- Analytical skills for sales, stock, and price comparisons.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple purchase requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely processing of purchase orders.
- Product availability and replenishment efficiency.
- Competitive purchase rates and vendor scheme utilization.
- Reduction in stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Supplier delivery follow-up and issue resolution.
- Accuracy of procurement records and reports.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A motivated procurement professional with relevant retail or FMCG experience, good supplier coordination skills, and the ability to support centralized purchasing operations for a multi-branch supermarket chain.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may submit their updated CV to the HR department of Dhanya Bazaar Pvt. Ltd.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager (Kaniyapuram)
🏢 Dhanya Bazaar
📍 Kaniyapuram