Purchasing Executive

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Job Role: Purchasing Executive

Industry Experience: 6 months - 4 years

Expected Joining: Immediate

Location: Ranchi

About the Company:

Apna Super Mart (ASM) is an omnichannel startup (online and offline) founded by IITians with a technology-enabled, efficient marketing and operations drive. Apna Super Mart aims to build a growing platform for millions of Kirana stores in India. We are focused on creating a great walk-in experience for all our customers and increase accessibility to a diverse collection of dynamic products at affordable prices in their neighborhood. We intend to thrive as a preferred platform for the new products in the market to reach the right audience through excellent in-store and online support.

The founders have steered the growth wheel in many verticals of business at Lenskart, Longwalks, Times Internet, CarWale, Edureka, and more. You can look them up on LinkedIn:

• Chetan Garg: linkedin.com/in/chetankgarg
• Abhishek Singh: linkedin.com/in/abhishek-singh-iitk

We are an enthusiastic and passionate team bringing variegated experiences in our unique way to the table. If you are looking for learning and tremendous growth in your work environment, this is the right stop.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a skilled Purchasing Executive to buy goods and services necessary for our retail business, who can collaborate with the potential vendors to make the most high-quality and cost-effective purchases. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and maintain profitable relationships, with an ability to evaluate market conditions and diverse suppliers.

The goal is to acquire supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Research and collaborate with potential vendors
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers leading to a cost optimization approach
• Review quality of purchased products
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information, and invoices
• Prepare reports on purchases, order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices), including cost analysis
• Coordinate with procurement team for effective tracking of orders, storage, and ensure timely delivery

Requirements:

• Demonstrated work experience as a Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role
• Familiarity in vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, liaising with vendors, and closing deals)
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
• Strong negotiation skills
• Basic accounting skills and computer knowledge is required

**Preferred candidate with relevant skills/experience (anyone can apply)

Interview Rounds:

• Screening
• Virtual Discussion
• Face-to-face Interview (Walk-in)