Job Title: Purchase Officer (FMCG) Job location: Athwagate, Surat-395001 Job Summary: The Purchase Officer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring FMCG merchandise for the retail department store. They will work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely availability of quality products while adhering to budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation skills, a keen eye for market trends, and the ability to maintain strong vendor relationships. Responsibilities: 1. Vendor Management: - Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers for FMCG products. - Negotiate terms, prices, and contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and ensure cost-effectiveness. - Maintain strong communication channels with vendors to address any issues or concerns promptly. 2. Sourcing and Procurement: - Research and stay updated on market trends, pricing, and FMCG product availability. - Source FMCG merchandise that aligns with the store\'s brand and target market. - Coordinate with internal departments to understand their FMCG product requirements and ensure timely procurement. 3. Inventory Management: - Monitor FMCG inventory levels and anticipate demand to avoid stockouts or overstock situations. - Work closely with the FMCG inventory management team to optimize stock levels and inventory turnover. 4. Quality Assurance: - Conduct FMCG quality inspections of merchandise upon receipt to ensure compliance with specifications and standards, as per FSSAI. - Address any quality issues with vendors and take necessary corrective actions. 5. Budgeting and Cost Control: - Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring procurement activities are within budgetary constraints. - Identify opportunities for cost savings through negotiation, bulk purchasing, or alternative sourcing strategies. 6. Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate records of FMCG purchases, contracts, and FMCG vendor agreements. - Generate reports on FMCG procurement activities, budget utilization, and FMCG inventory levels as required. Qualifications: - Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - Proven experience as a purchase officer or in a FMCG procurement role, preferably in the retail industry. - Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms and pricing. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining FMCG vendor relationships. - Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven procurement decisions. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software. - Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience: 5-7 years in FMCG procurement in retail departmental store. Salary range: 25,000 to 30,000 per month. Job Type: Full-time Salary: \xe2\x82\xb9300,000.00 - \xe2\x82\xb9360,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Athwa Gate, Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
• FMCG Procurement: 5 years (Required)

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