Purchase Officer

Job Description

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 Responsibilities Specific 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. Job Description