Store Manager

As a Purchasing Manager, your role involves developing a purchasing strategy, reviewing and processing purchase orders, maintaining records of items ordered and received, negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers, and building and maintaining relationships with vendors. You will be responsible for scheduling deliveries and ensuring timely fulfillment of orders. Additionally, you will research and evaluate vendors to compare pricing and service, select prospective vendors, and negotiate contracts. Collaboration with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs will also be part of your responsibilities. You will ensure the quality of procured items and address any problems that arise, while also keeping up with trends in procurement. Key Responsibilities: - Develop a purchasing strategy - Review and process purchase orders - Maintain records of items ordered and received - Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers - Build and maintain relationships with vendors - Schedule deliveries and ensure timely fulfillment of orders - Research and evaluate vendors to compare pricing and service - Select prospective vendors and negotiate contracts - Coordinate with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs - Ensure quality of procured items and address problems when they arise - Keep up with trends in procurement Qualifications Required: - Previous experience in purchasing or procurement - Strong negotiation skills - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities - Knowledge of supply chain management principles - Familiarity with inventory control procedures - Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field Please note that this job is full-time and the work location is in person at Thrissur, Kerala. Health insurance is provided as a benefit. Kindly let us know if you are an immediate joiner.,