Job Description – Purchase Assistant / Jr. Purchase Officer **Designation:** Purchase Assistant / Jr. Purchase Officer **Industry:** Food Processing / Food Manufacturing **Experience:** Fresher to 2 Years **Qualification:** Diploma Electrical/Mechanical/Graduate / BBA / B.Com / MBA (Purchase/Operations) / Any relevant qualification **Job Type:** Full\-Time \| In\-Office Job Responsibilities * Assist in day\-to\-day **purchase and procurement activities**. * Source and identify suppliers for **raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, consumables, and other requirements**. * Collect and compare quotations from different vendors. * Prepare **Purchase Orders (POs)** and maintain purchase\-related documentation. * Coordinate with suppliers regarding **price, availability, delivery schedules, and quality requirements**. * Follow up on pending orders and ensure timely material delivery. * Maintain vendor records, purchase reports, and relevant MIS. * Coordinate with **Stores, Production, Quality, Accounts, and Logistics** departments. * Assist in vendor development and maintaining good supplier relationships. * Support inventory and stock\-related requirements to avoid material shortages. * Ensure procurement is carried out as per company policies and approved specifications. * Perform other purchase/procurement activities as assigned by the reporting manager. Required Skills * Basic knowledge of **Purchase \& Procurement processes**. * Good **MS Excel and MS Office** skills. * Good communication and negotiation skills. * Vendor coordination and follow\-up skills. * Basic understanding of **inventory, PO, quotation, GRN and invoice processes** will be an advantage. * Ability to maintain records and work with accuracy. * **ERP/SAP knowledge** will be an added advantage. For Freshers **Freshers are welcome to apply.** Candidates with good communication skills, basic Excel knowledge, willingness to learn, and an interest in Purchase/Procurement can apply. Preferred Candidate Profile * Proactive and responsible approach. * Good coordination and follow\-up ability. * Comfortable working in a fast\-paced **food processing/manufacturing environment**. * Candidates from **Food Processing, FMCG, Manufacturing, Procurement or Supply Chain** backgrounds will be preferred. Pay: ₹200,000\.00 \- ₹300,000\.00 per year Work Location: In person