{"product_id":"purchase-executive-staples","title":"Purchase Executive - Staples","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Purchase Executive, you will manage end-to-end procurement of food, staples, and FMCG products for SuperK's stores, warehouses, and private-label manufacturing unit. This includes vendor sourcing, price negotiation, purchase order management, and stock coordination — with a strong focus on quality, freshness, and cost efficiency, given the perishable and price-sensitive nature of the category. You'll work closely with category managers, warehouse teams, and the private-label unit to ensure uninterrupted supply at the best possible cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoles \u0026amp; Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers of staples (rice, atta, pulses, edible oils, sugar, etc.), packaged FMCG (personal care, home care, packaged foods, beverages), and raw materials for the private-label manufacturing unit.\u003cbr\u003eIssue purchase orders and track timely delivery, keeping shelf-life, batch\/expiry dates, and MRP compliance in mind.\u003cbr\u003eMaintain and update supplier database, price lists, and purchase records across staples and FMCG categories.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor stock levels across stores and warehouses; coordinate replenishment to avoid stock-outs on fast-moving SKUs and overstocking of perishables.\u003cbr\u003eTrack and follow up on pending orders, especially around high-demand periods (festive season, promotions) and price-volatile commodities.\u003cbr\u003eVerify vendor invoices — including rate contracts, schemes, and credit notes — and coordinate with accounts for timely payments.\u003cbr\u003eIdentify and onboard reliable regional and national suppliers\/mandi sources for staples to strengthen backward integration for the private-label unit.\u003cbr\u003eEnsure compliance with FSSAI norms, company procurement policies, and quality standards for all food and FMCG purchases.\u003cbr\u003eSupport cost control by tracking commodity price trends and obtaining competitive quotations across vendors.\u003cbr\u003eGenerate purchase and category-wise cost reports (e.g., staples vs FMCG spend, vendor-wise pricing trends) for management review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we are looking for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–4 years of experience in procurement, ideally with exposure to food, staples, or FMCG categories.\u003cbr\u003eStrong negotiation and communication skills.\u003cbr\u003eKnowledge of Kannada or Telugu is a plus.\u003cbr\u003eWorking knowledge of commodity pricing trends (grains, pulses, edible oils, etc.) and FMCG trade schemes\/margins.\u003cbr\u003eFamiliarity with FSSAI and food safety compliance requirements is a plus.\u003cbr\u003eGood understanding of procurement processes and supply chain\/inventory management in a retail or manufacturing setup.\u003cbr\u003eProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); comfort with ERP\/inventory management systems preferred.\u003cbr\u003eAbility to multitask, prioritize, and work under tight timelines given the fast-moving, perishable nature of the category.\u003cbr\u003eAttention to detail with strong organizational skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SuperK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54841395249518,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4494\/6286\/files\/PurchaseExecutive-Staples.png?v=1789124872","url":"https:\/\/www.superk.in\/te\/products\/purchase-executive-staples","provider":"SuperK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}