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Assistant Purchase Officer

N.R Engineering Industries · Coimbatore
Pay₹15,000–30,000a month, as listed
WhereCoimbatoreTamil Nadu
TypeFull time
Posted12 Oct16 days ago, via SimplyHired
Kaam checked
No fee, deposit or pay-to-apply signs
Day work
No vehicle or licence needed
Skills they list68 named
Supplier orderingVendor relationship buildingVLOOKUP functionBudgeting and forecastingRecord-keepingVendor performance reportingPrice comparisonSourcingServices procurementOrder status updatesTallyEmail communicationBudgeting supportPricing analysisPhone communicationProfessional disciplineDigital register maintenancePurchase-to-pay processOperations coordinationProfessional ethicsDirect materials procurementB.ComERP softwareOrder expeditingEnglishPurchase order managementMetrics reportingDiploma – Mechanical EngineeringBack office processingLocal languageAccurate transaction records managementBachelor's degree in business administrationInvoice processingTamilManufacturing facility experienceExcel pivot tablesVendor performance evaluationDaily operations report preparationPurchase order creationStakeholder coordinationERP transaction postingBBAInvoice validationQuotation comparisonData reporting supportProcurement processingForecastingSupplier master data maintenanceVendor relationship managementCompetitive biddingProcurement cost analysisDiploma in Mechanical EngineeringBusiness AdministrationLogistics order managementMicrosoft Excel advanced functionsProductivity softwareHindiDocumentation handlingDiplomaFactory experienceStatus reportingData-driven decision-makingCommunication skillsTeam coordinationVendor performance monitoringSpreadsheet lookup functionsOperational performance reportingExcel data analysis
About this job

Role summary

The Purchase Assistant supports the Purchase function in buying raw materials, consumables and services on time, at the right quality and price, so production never stops for lack of material.

Key responsibilities

Purchasing and orders

Prepare and issue purchase orders for raw materials (spring steel wire, resins, PP compounds and others), consumables and services, as per the production plan and approvals.

Collect and compare quotations from suppliers, and prepare comparison statements for approval.

Maintain the purchase register / ERP entries accurately and on time.

Supplier follow-up and delivery

Follow up daily with suppliers on delivery commitments. Escalate delays early to the Purchase Head.

Coordinate with Stores on GRN, receipts and shortages, and with Quality on rejected material and returns.

Track open POs and pending deliveries, and share a daily status report.

Data and reporting

Maintain the price history for all RM and consumables, and flag price increases.

Support the monthly RM and consumables budget and the 3-month price forecast.

Provide data for the supplier scorecard (on-time delivery, rejections) based on actual PO and GRN records.

Documentation and coordination

Maintain supplier records
contacts, agreements, test certificates and approvals.

Coordinate with Accounts on invoice verification and payment follow-up.

Support new supplier development and sample procurement for new projects.

Requirements

Education
Diploma or degree in any discipline (Mechanical, B.Com or BBA preferred)
Experience
3–5 years in purchase in a manufacturing company. Automotive experience is a plus.

Skills

Strong MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas)

Good communication by phone and email

Basic knowledge of POs, GRN and GST invoicing

ERP or Tally experience is an advantage

Languages
Tamil and English. Hindi is an advantage

What we expect from you

Punctuality and discipline
on time every day, ready to work
Data-driven work
every update backed by numbers
Ownership
follow up until the material reaches our gate

Honesty and integrity in all supplier dealings

Pay
₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location
In person

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