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Junior / Senior Purchase Executive Job Description Template
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Job Overview
Position Title: Junior Purchase Executive / Senior Purchase Executive
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Reporting To: Senior Purchase Executive, Purchase Manager, or Head of Procurement
Location: [Insert Company Location, e.g., Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Role Summary
The Purchase Executive manages day-to-day sourcing, vendor coordination, purchase order (PO) generation, and order tracking.
Junior Level: Focuses on execution, issuing POs, tracking deliveries, collecting quotations, and maintaining Excel or ERP purchase logs.
Senior Level: Manages complex buys, vendor negotiations, rate-card finalization, three-way match error resolution, and guides junior team members.
Execute the full procurement cycle for high-value or complex capital/raw material purchases.
Negotiate competitive pricing, long-term contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and credit terms with key vendors.
Resolve three-way match discrepancies (PO vs. Receipt vs. Invoice) and clear payment holds with finance.
Manage disputes concerning short supply, damaged goods, or incorrect item specifications.
Monitor market price trends, evaluate vendor performance, and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Mentor, train, and supervise junior purchase executives on system workflows and escalation handling.
Prepare weekly/monthly Purchase Management Information System (MIS) reports, cost-saving analyses, and variance tracking.
Required Qualifications & Education
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Business Administration (BBA), Engineering, or Supply Chain Management. (A postgraduate diploma in Materials Management or MBA is a strong plus).
Experience:
Junior Executive: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in purchasing, store operations, or commercial coordination.
Senior Executive: 3 to 6+ years of specialized experience in manufacturing, engineering, or trading procurement.
Key Skills & Technical Competencies
Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of ERP modules (SAP MM, Tally Prime, or Oracle) and intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of GST, TDS rules on vendor bills, and import/E-way bill documentation (if applicable).
Core Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and cross-functional communication.
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