Purchase Executive

Junior Purchase Executive January Designs, Salem

About us: January Designs is a 12+ year interior design and turnkey contracting firm based in Salem, with an in-house modular kitchen and wardrobe manufacturing facility. We handle design, MEP, civil, and woodwork execution end-to-end for residential and commercial clients.

Role: Junior Purchase Executive
Location: Salem
Experience: 0–2 years (freshers with relevant education welcome)
Reports to: Purchase Manager

What you'll do:

• Source and procure materials — plywood, laminates, hardware, fittings, tiles, paint, MEP consumables — for ongoing sites and the factory
• Get quotations from vendors, compare pricing, and place purchase orders
• Track deliveries against site and production schedules; follow up on delays
• Maintain vendor records, rate lists, and purchase documentation
• Coordinate with site engineers and factory staff on material requirements
• Support in building and maintaining a reliable vendor base across categories (hardware, timber, tiles, electricals)
• Basic invoice verification and coordination with accounts for vendor payments

What we're looking for:

• Any degree; background in civil/interior/commerce preferred but not mandatory
• Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets for tracking
• Good negotiation and follow-up skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple vendors/sites at once
• Prior exposure to interiors, construction, or hardware trade is a plus but not required

What we offer:

• Hands-on exposure to end-to-end interior execution and in-house manufacturing
• Growth path into Purchase Manager role as you build vendor relationships and category expertise
• Fixed salary + performance-linked incentives