Purchase Manager

Purchase Manager

Company: MSI Communications
Location: Calicut, Kerala
Experience: 8–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

MSI Communications is looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to lead and manage the company’s procurement activities. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in purchase planning, supplier management, negotiation, product sourcing, and inventory coordination.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the right products are purchased at the right price and at the right time, while maintaining healthy inventory levels and strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchase plans based on sales requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and business targets.
• Plan procurement for monthly, quarterly, and seasonal requirements.
• Manage the complete purchase cycle, from requirement identification to order placement and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers, brands, principals, and distributors.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit terms, MOQ, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor market trends, product availability, pricing, and competitor movements.
• Manage category-wise and SKU-level procurement planning.
• Ensure the availability of critical, fast-moving, and high-demand products.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Warehouse, Finance, and Management to align procurement with business requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials/products.
• Track supplier performance, including pricing, quality, availability, and delivery timelines.
• Analyse purchase data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and better procurement efficiency.
• Monitor slow-moving and excess inventory and coordinate appropriate purchase decisions.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out within approved budgets and company policies.
• Prepare and present purchase reports, supplier analysis, stock requirements, and procurement MIS to management.
• Handle supplier negotiations and resolve purchase-related issues and discrepancies.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement.
• Experience in a trading, distribution, wholesale, electronics, mobile accessories, FMCG, or similar industry will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement planning, supplier management, negotiation, and inventory management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/software-based procurement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, categories, and purchase requirements simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product pricing.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person