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 understand 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 atleast 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