LOCATION : BENGALURU

STORE & PURCHASE MANAGER

& Key Responsibilities

Position: Store & Purchase Manager

Department: Store & Purchase

Industry: Cloud Kitchen (SIGN LABAN )

Key Responsibilities

- Purchase Management

Plan and manage the purchase of raw materials, food ingredients, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, and other operational requirements.

Identify and maintain a reliable supplier/vendor network.

Collect quotations and compare prices, quality, and delivery terms before placing orders.

Negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices and favourable payment terms.

Ensure timely purchase and delivery of required materials to avoid stock shortages.

- Inventory & Stock Management

Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock.

Monitor daily stock levels and ensure minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained.

Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile it with system records.

Identify slow-moving, excess, damaged, expired, or near-expiry items and take appropriate action.

Follow FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable, especially for food and perishable items.

- Receiving & Quality Control

Check all incoming materials against purchase orders, invoices, quantity, and specifications.

Ensure food materials are received in proper condition and within acceptable quality standards.

Check expiry dates, packaging condition, temperature, quantity, and quality of perishable products.

Report shortages, damages, quality issues, or incorrect deliveries to the concerned supplier and management.

- Vendor Management

Maintain proper vendor records, including contact details, pricing,



payment terms, and product information.

Regularly evaluate vendor performance based on quality, price, delivery time, and service.

Develop alternative suppliers for critical materials to avoid operational disruptions.

Coordinate with suppliers regarding replacements, returns, and pending deliveries.

- Store Operations

Ensure the store is clean, organised, hygienic, and properly maintained.

Maintain proper storage conditions for dry, chilled, frozen, and other food products.

Ensure proper labelling and segregation of materials.

Control stock movement and prevent wastage, pilferage, and unnecessary consumption.

Ensure all store documentation and records are maintained properly.

- Documentation & Reporting

Maintain Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes (GRN), invoices, stock registers, and other purchase documents.

Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase and stock reports.

Monitor purchase costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Coordinate with the Accounts/Finance team for invoice verification and payment processing.

Maintain accurate documentation for audits and management review.

- Cost Control

Monitor purchase prices and identify price variations.





Reduce unnecessary purchasing and control inventory carrying costs.

Minimise food wastage, expiry, damage, and stock discrepancies.

Support management in achieving purchase and food-cost targets.

- Coordination

Coordinate with the Kitchen, Operations, Accounts, and Management teams regarding material requirements.

Collect purchase requirements from outlets and ensure timely fulfilment.

Plan purchases based on sales, consumption, stock levels, and operational requirements.

Escalate major shortages, supplier issues, or unusual stock variances to management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of purchasing and inventory management.

Good negotiation and vendor-management skills.

Knowledge of food products and storage requirements.

Good understanding of FIFO/FEFO and stock control.

Basic knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and inventory software.

Valuable communication and coordination skills.

Strong attention to detail and record-keeping ability.

Ability to control costs and minimise wastage.

Honest, organised, and responsible approach to handling company stock and purchases.

Performance Expectations

Maintain optimum stock levels without unnecessary overstocking.

Ensure timely availability of required materials.

Maintain accurate stock and purchase records.

Reduce wastage, expiry, and stock discrepancies.

Achieve competitive purchase prices while maintaining required quality standards.

Ensure proper hygiene, storage, and inventory control at all times.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Store & Purchase Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 SIGN LABAN IND
📍 Bengaluru