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Purchase Executive

Sarvajith Infotech · Chennai
Pay₹10,000–20,000a month, as listed
WhereChennaiTamil Nadu
TypeFull time
Posted27 Oct2 days ago, via SimplyHired
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Skills they list47 named
Supplier orderingVendor relationship buildingReport preparationPrice comparisonVendor onboardingPayment terms negotiationStock orderingDigital register maintenancePurchase-to-pay processPayment processingComputer literacySpreadsheetsCommercial terms negotiationDirect materials procurementOrder expeditingEnglishPurchase order managementBack office processingLocal languageBachelor's degree in business administrationTamilPurchase order creationBBAFood and beverage industry expertiseQuotation comparisonInvoice reconciliationProcurement processingVendor relationship managementSupply inventory managementProcurement cost analysisBusiness AdministrationLogistics order managementInventory replenishmentProcurement contract negotiationProductivity softwareStock replenishmentSupplier relationship managementStrategic sourcingNetworkingBilling troubleshootingInvoice exception handlingInternal communicationBACommunication skillsInvoice dispute resolutionStakeholder relationship buildingOffice record organisation
About this job

Key Responsibilities

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 good 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)

Location

Ambattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Preferred)

Work Location
In person

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