- Buy against the weekly production plan.
- Raw materials: oils, spices, chillies, vinegar, sugar, fresh produce.
- Packaging: glass jars, PET bottles, caps, labels, cartons.
- Raise purchase orders, with three quotes for larger orders.
- Onboard and assess vendors.
- Collect each vendor's FSSAI licence, COA and specs.
- Receive goods: check quantity, batch, expiry and quality against the PO, and record the GRN the same day.
- Run the stores: Issue material on FIFO/FEFO.
- Keep the stock register current.
- Do weekly and monthly physical counts.
- Set reorder levels, and track lead times and vendor performance.