E-Commerce Purchase Executive

Position: E-Commerce Purchase Executive

Location: Vesu, Surat, Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: 25k-35k Depending On Experience

About Us

We are a fast-growing UK-based retail & distribution company with significant E-Commerce operations across Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and other marketplaces. We are expanding our purchasing team in India and are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Purchase Manager to manage and enhance our purchasing operations.

Job Role: E-Commerce Purchase Executive / Sourcing Executive

The Purchase Executive will be responsible for identifying profitable products from supplier websites and internal stock Excel sheets on a daily basis. The role involves product sourcing, margin analysis, supplier communication, price negotiation, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support business profitability and stock availability.

Key Responsibilities

· Review supplier websites and daily stock Excel files to identify profitable and fast-moving products.

· Analyze product margins, pricing, VAT, shipping costs, and profitability before selection.

· Compare supplier prices with marketplace selling prices (Amazon, eBay, etc.).

· Select products based on target profit margins, sales potential, and stock availability.

· Maintain and update sourcing and pricing Excel sheets accurately on a daily basis.

· Communicate with suppliers via email and phone regarding pricing, stock availability, lead times, and product details.

· Negotiate better prices, discounts, bulk deals, and payment terms with suppliers.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.

· Follow up on quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules.

· Coordinate with inventory and sales teams to ensure stock availability and timely replenishment.

· Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and new product opportunities.

· Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and profitability targets.

· Prepare daily and weekly sourcing/profitability reports for management.

Required Skills

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.

· Good analytical and numerical skills for margin calculations.

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

· Ability to work with large product catalogs and supplier databases.

· Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

· Experience with supplier sourcing and purchasing processes.

· Basic understanding of e-commerce marketplaces and pricing strategies.

· Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

· Experience in e-commerce purchasing, sourcing, or procurement.

· Familiarity with Amazon FBA, wholesale sourcing, or online retail business.

· Knowledge of profit margin calculations and stock management systems.