Purchase Manager

To Supervise the purchasing activities of the department which will involve processes including supplier's information 

Product evaluations and substitutions , price negotiations and comparisons, quality checks , purchasing etc. 

To conduct performance evaluation of vendors , a key process of measuring the capabilities and performance of vendor before the expiry of the contract 

To conduct regular market survey to ensure goods purchased are keeping up with market trends Obtain necessary quotations that meets the required specification from suppliers Draft, negotiate , develop and execute supplier agreements 

Handle statements of work and service level agreements 

Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships to help reduce costs and eliminate inefficiencies

Ensure all security measures are appropriately armed and locked. 

Responsible for Festive/ seasonal material planning and execution Assist in inventory management( packing of stocks ,stock count) 

Able to perform basic point of sales function ( check stocks ,receiving of stocks, CRM ) 

Prepare necessary documents and co ordinate with accounts department to ensure timely payment on the agreed terms 

Attend trainings approved by company 

Attend daily staff briefing conducted by store manager 

To undertake all related duties or tasks that may be assigned by the company director from time to time 

Qualifications 

Possess a degree in relevant qualification with at least 5 yr of purchase exp in retail management , with at least 3 yrs in manager post. 

Good communication, coordination skills and proficient in English and Tamil 

Excellent analytical , problem solving and interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels 

Must have purchasing exp in retail jewellery

Strong passion in retail self disciplined, driven and motivated 

Positive attitude and willing to learn 

Must be able to work in day shifts, weekends and public holidays