Purchase Manager

A BigBasket F&V (Fruits & Vegetables) Buyer's job description typically involves sourcing and purchasing high-quality F&V, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards. Key responsibilities include market analysis, price negotiation, quality control, and inventory management, all while contributing to the overall supply chain efficiency and profitability for the company. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and Vendor Management: Identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers/farmers for F&V.

• Procurement Planning: Forecasting demand based on market trends, seasonality, and sales data; ensuring timely replenishments.

• Price Negotiation: Negotiating competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.

• Quality Assurance: Inspecting and verifying the quality of F&V during procurement, handling quality issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

• Market Analysis: Researching market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities.

• Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely deliveries.

• Relationship Building: Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., agriculture, business).

• Experience: Prior experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the food industry.

• Skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of F&V market trends and seasonal fluctuations. 

• It is a Full Time Warehouse / Logistics job for candidates with 1 - 6+ years Experience.

More about this Purchase Manager job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Purchase Manager job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 1 - 6+ years Experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹30000 - ₹40000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Indore.
3. How many working days are there for this Purchase Manager job?
   Ans: This Purchase Manager job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Purchase Manager job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Purchase Manager job and during the employment with the company, i.e., BIG BASKET.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Purchase Manager role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 10 Purchase Manager at BIG BASKET
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Male candidates can apply for this Warehouse / Logistics job.
8. What are the timings of this Purchase Manager job?
   Ans: This Purchase Manager job has Day Shift.