- Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for raw materials and other supplies.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost-
effective procurement.
- Raise and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Arrange and ensure adequate stock of raw materials to support uninterrupted
production.
- Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of ordered goods.
- Track and monitor vendor payments, coordinate with the accounts team for payment
processing.
- Maintain procurement records, purchase registers, and vendor documentation.
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with existing and new vendors.
- Compare quotations from multiple suppliers and recommend the best value options.
- Coordinate with the production and stores teams to understand material requirements.
- Handle any discrepancies in deliveries, quality issues, or invoice mismatches with
vendors.
- Prepare regular purchase reports and updates for management review.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts (BA),
Business Administration (BBA), or any relevant
discipline.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in purchase, procurement, or supply chain. Freshers are
welcome.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Tamil and English.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build positive vendor relationships.
- Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) for maintaining purchase records.
- Good organizational and follow-up skills to manage multiple vendors simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet procurement deadlines.
- Knowledge of raw material sourcing in the food industry is an added advantage.
- Candidates residing in or near Ambattur, Chennai are strongly preferred.
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Experience:
- in purchase, procurement, or supply chain.: 1 year (Required)
- raw material sourcing in the food industry: 1 year (Required)