Procurement Executive

Sevalaya; Chennai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevalaya in Chennai is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support PO processing, vendor coordination, and documentation. The role involves liaising with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and maintaining records.

You will assist inventory management and participate in cost-effective purchasing decisions. Ideal candidates have 1 year in procurement, basic MS Excel/Word skills, and a willingness to travel for vendor visits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchase or procurement.
• Knowledge of vendor management and purchase processes.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, quotations, and documentation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must own a two-wheeler/vehicle and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of Purchase Orders (POs).
• Identify and coordinate with vendors for procurement requirements.
• Maintain and update vendor database and records.
• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of purchase records.
• Compare quotations and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with internal teams for purchase requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management.
• Willingness to travel for vendor visits and procurement activities.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement processes

Purchase orders

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Vehicle ownership

Willingness to travel

MS Excel

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of Purchase Orders (POs)
• Identify and coordinate with vendors for procurement requirements
• Maintain and update vendor database and records
• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of purchase records
• Compare quotations and support cost-effective purchasing decisions
• Coordinate with internal teams for purchase requirements
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management
• Willingness to travel for vendor visits and procurement activities

Requirements:

• 01 year of experience in Purchase / Procurement
• Basic knowledge of vendor management and purchase processes
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders, quotations, and documentation
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Excel, Word)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must own a two-wheeler / vehicle and be willing to travel