Assistant Purchase Manager

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase processes for raw materials, packing materials, consumables and other procurements required by the company.
• Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs), evaluate quotations, negotiate terms (price, delivery, credit) with suppliers/vendors.
• Convert approved requisitions to Purchase Orders (POs), monitor delivery schedules, follow up with vendors to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Maintain and update vendor database; evaluate vendor performance (quality, delivery, cost) and recommend vendor onboarding / de-selection.
• Liaise closely with other departments (Production/Operations, Warehouse/Stores, Quality, Accounts) to align purchase planning with demand, inventory levels and budget.
• Monitor inventory / stock levels, reorder points, ensure optimal stock (avoid stockouts as well as excess holdings).
• Prepare and present regular purchase & inventory MIS/reports (costs, savings, vendor performance, pending POs etc).
• Ensure compliance with company purchase policies and procedures, and maintain proper documentation (POs, vendor contracts, records).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative sourcing options, standardisation of materials where feasible.
• Assist in implementing/maintaining procurement systems or ERP modules, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Manage unresolved vendor/supplier issues (quality, delivery delays, invoice discrepancies) and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve.
• Support audits (internal/external) of purchase process and documentation as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain / Materials Management or equivalent.
• Minimum

  3+ years

  of relevant experience in purchase/procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills, vendor management, cost analysis and procurement acumen.
• Good command of MS Office (especially Excel) and preferably experience with ERP or purchase/stock systems.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written), and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
• Analytical mindset, detailoriented, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control, ordering cycles, vendor evaluation, purchase documentation, and compliance.
• Willingness to work full time from the office in Kolkata.

Preferred Skills (desirable)

• Experience in eco-products, packaging, or a green manufacturing industry.
• Exposure to import sourcing, international vendor interactions, or freight/logistics coordination.
• Knowledge of sustainability, green procurement, or eco-certified sourcing.
• Experience in implementing or working with ERP modules for procurement/purchase.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, growing eco-product manufacturing environment with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end purchasing in a key role and influence cost and vendor strategy.
• Collaborative team culture, on-site steady work environment in Kolkata.
• Career growth potential as the purchase/ supply chain function expands.