Purchase Officer

PositionPurchase OfficerReportingFunctional Reporting:

ASM/SM & Category ManagerAdministrational Reporting

Location AgeMinimum 21 yearsEducationGraduationCompetencies

• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Good numerical ability
• Analytical Skills
• Good Business Understanding

Experience Minimum 1- 8 years Key ResponsibilitiesSpecific

• To ensure the availability of all Products in right quantities and at the best prices for Customers.
• To negotiate the best deals with Vendors.
• To know the rates of the products sold at direct competitor Stores through scientific benchmarking and to initiate the action plan accordingly.
• To interact closely with the Store Manager on various aspects of pricing and stock levels.
• To take a detailed Floor Walk every day to check for the Product availability, displays, price boards and Customer requirements.
• To coordinate with Vendors for assigning Promoters at the Store as per the requirement.
• To supervise the Promoter employees and report their performance to the respective Vendors.
• To coordinate closely with Godown for smooth receiving of stock deliveries.
• To update the registers, files, checklists and reports on timely basis by strictly adhering to the set processes.
• To provide necessary support to the Godown on account of conflicts with Vendor employees.
• To execute the advertising through leaflets in coordination with Regional Office.
• To assist GRN & Accounts in case of any issues related to Vendor bills.
• To build and sustain healthy relations with Vendors.
• To coordinate with Manufacturers for TOT

Generic

• Ability to forecast and plan in advance.
• Should be a good team player.
• Should possess good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the trends in the market.

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