Purchase Operation-Fabric Sourcing-Surat-25k

As a Purchase Officer specializing in fabric sourcing, your role will involve managing the procurement of grey fabric, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring timely supply for dyeing and printing operations. You should have a strong understanding of the textile industry and fabric sourcing ecosystem. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and maintain a reliable network of weavers, knitters, and fabric traders. - Develop alternate vendor options to ensure continuous supply and cost competitiveness. - Foster strong long-term relationships with key suppliers. - Source grey fabric as per required specifications (fiber, count, GSM, width). - Evaluate and negotiate vendor quotations based on market and yarn trends. - Ensure competitive pricing and consistent fabric quality. - Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) team before accepting fabric deliveries. - Monitor delivery timelines and follow up with vendors to ensure timely dispatch. - Ensure smooth flow of material for dyeing, printing, and processing units. - Raise Purchase Orders (POs), confirm timelines, and track all deliveries. - Maintain accurate and updated records of POs, challans, invoices, and stock levels. - Monitor fabric inventory and raise alerts for reordering. - Stay updated with market prices, yarn costs, and textile trends. - Provide inputs to management for strategic sourcing decisions. **Qualifications Required:** - 3-6 years of experience in fabric or textile purchasing/sourcing. - Graduate/Diploma in Textile Engineering, Fabric Technology, or related field preferred. - Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, fibers, counts, GSM, and weaving processes. - Good negotiation and vendor management skills. - Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP or purchase management software. - Excellent coordination, record-keeping, and communication abilities.,