Purchase Manager

A Chain of North Indian Casual Dining Restaurants looking for Purchase Manager for their office located at Mahadevapura (Opposite Bagmane World Technology Centre), Bangalore. Jobs includes managing the purchase activities of the Restaurant business of the Company located Bangalore & UP.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase manager to manage and streamline our sourcing, purchasing, and vendor coordination processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying requirements, engaging with vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement without compromising quality, and maintaining efficient supply chain operations across branches.

Responsibilities for this position:

• Collect and compare vendor quotes to identify the best combination of quality, delivery standards, and price.
• Maintain ethical and professional relationships with vendors, ensuring all dealings are conducted with fairness, transparency, and integrity.
• Monitor inventory levels and track consumption trends before placing orders to avoid overstocking or shortages and ensure efficient procurement.
• Proactively coordinate with branch teams to identify requirements on time and in accurate quantities.
• Maintain smooth communication with all branches to ensure seamless procurement planning and suggest improvements when necessary.
• Place purchase orders with strong contract safeguards, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a reliable vendor network for raw materials, equipment, housekeeping, maintenance, packaging, and other operational needs.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of vendors, including all statutory and company-specific compliance requirements.
• Collect and verify account confirmation information from vendors on a periodic basis to ensure accurate reconciliation of payments and outstanding balances.
• Monitor and evaluate delivery quality and reliability of vendors on a continual basis.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal accounts teams to ensure timely and policy-compliant bill payments.
• Conduct market price analysis of frequently used items and provide weekly updates to directors.
• Explore cost-saving alternatives and negotiate better procurement options in case of price hikes in raw materials, ensuring company budgets are met.
• Ensure no compromise on quality under any circumstances.
• Conduct store audits to verify physical stock against records, assess storage conditions, check stock rotation practices, and ensure adherence to inventory control procedures.
• Coordinate with storekeepers to ensure smooth store operations, maintain accurate store ledgers, and guide them on proper inventory handling. Conduct routine safety and hygiene audits to uphold cleanliness, organization, and compliance standards in all storage areas.
• MIS Reporting

Candidate Requirements:

• Female candidates only (as per role-specific requirement)
• Fluency in Kannada and English/Hindi is a must
• Adequate TDS and GST related knowledge is required for purchase activities.
• Willingness to travel locally/on field to vendor locations or branches
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Strong understanding of product quality, knowledge of various brands and sources
• Strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
• Proficient in MS Office and basic documentation

Note: This is a Work From Office position.

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund