Procurement And Logistics Assistant

ABC Mercantile; Kannur; On-site; INR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Mercantile in Kannur, Kerala is seeking a Procurement & Logistics Assistant to support UAE operations from the back office. You will coordinate with UAE suppliers, handle procurement activities, prepare quotations, and maintain records with accuracy.

You will also assist in logistics coordination, process Purchase Orders and invoices, and generate regular status reports, using Excel/ERP systems. Prior experience in UAE/GCC trade is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification.
• 1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchase & Logistics.
• Good English communication skills, especially email writing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office, and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with UAE-based suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal teams via email/phone.
• Handle day-to-day procurement and purchase activities for UAE operations.
• Request and collect quotations and prepare quotation comparisons.

Skills

English communication

MS Excel

Email communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Location: Kannur, Kerala
Work Mode: Back Office / Office-based
Experience: 1 - 2 Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Procurement & Logistics Assistant to support our UAE operations from our back office in Kannur, Kerala. The candidate will be responsible for procurement coordination, vendor communication, order follow-up, logistics coordination, documentation, and maintaining accurate records for UAE-based operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with UAE-based suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal teams through email, phone, and online communication.
• Handle day-to-day procurement and purchase-related activities for UAE operations.
• Request and collect quotations from suppliers and prepare quotation comparisons.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs), invoices, delivery documents, and other procurement records.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmation, availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with logistics/transport teams for shipment and delivery updates.
• Track pending orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain proper records of purchases, supplier details, quotations, invoices, and delivery status.
• Update procurement and logistics information in Excel/ERP systems.
• Coordinate with the UAE office regarding stock/material requirements and purchase requests.
• Assist in resolving supplier, delivery, invoice, and order-related issues.
• Prepare daily/weekly procurement and logistics status reports.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Perform other back-office and administrative tasks related to UAE operations as assigned.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree or relevant qualification.
• 1-2 years of experience in Procurement, Purchase & Logistics.
• Good English communication skills, especially email writing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office, and email communication.
• Experience working with UAE/GCC clients, suppliers, or companies will be an advantage.
• Good coordination and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to work with deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Candidates from Kannur and nearby areas are preferred.