Position Details: Purchase Manager

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Job Title: Purchase Manager – FMCG

 Location: Jaipur (Rajasthan) , 

Experience: 5–8 years in FMCG procurement/supply chain at Rajasthan or UP East

Markets . Current distribution markets are East/North East Rajasthan & UP East. CTC

12 Lacs. Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Business, or related field  Job Purpose: To manage procurement of FMCG products (grocery, personal care, home care, staples, etc.) for rural ecommerce channels ensuring cost-efficiency, quality, and availability, while building a strong supply network to serve last-mile rural consumers.  Key Responsibilities (KRA): 1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management  Identify and onboard reliable FMCG brands, manufacturers, and wholesalers.  Negotiate favorable terms (pricing, margins, credit, delivery timelines).  Build partnerships with local/regional FMCG suppliers to ensure product availability. 2. Inventory Planning & Procurement  Forecast demand based on rural sales trends and seasonality.  Raise purchase orders, monitor stock levels, and optimize reordering cycles.  Ensure availability of fast-moving and essential items (sugar, oil, soap, etc.). 3. Product & Price Catalogue Management  Maintain an updated product catalogue with clear MRP and customer pricing.  Ensure rural customer affordability while maintaining profit margins.  Work with marketing to create regional assortment packs or combo deals. 4. Logistics Coordination  Coordinate with the logistics/supply chain team for last-mile delivery planning.  Ensure vendors adhere to agreed delivery timelines.  Help streamline reverse logistics for damaged/expired goods. 5. Compliance & Quality Control  Ensure all products comply with FSSAI and other regulatory standards.  Conduct periodic quality audits and manage vendor scorecards. 6. Data & Reporting  Analyze purchase and consumption data by region.  Monitor margins, inventory turnover, and stock ageing.  Submit weekly and monthly procurement performance reports. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):  Product availability rate (% of fill rate)  Average purchase cost vs target  Inventory turnover ratio  % of orders delivered on time  Vendor performance rating  Margin contribution per category  Reduction in stock-outs and overstock Key Collaborations:  Sales & Field Ops Teams – to align with rural demand  Category & Marketing Teams – to design rural promotions  Finance & Accounts – for vendor payments and 

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