Purchase Associate

DuoJobs; Areekode; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

DuoJobs in Kerala seeks a Purchase Associate to support procurement operations, coordinate with suppliers, source products, and manage purchase orders.

Candidates should have strong communication and negotiation skills, basic procurement know‑how, and the ability to maintain records and monitor inventory for timely material planning. Experience in apparel purchasing is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Experience in apparel industry is an added advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and supplier coordination.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers and source products.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor inventory.
• Negotiate prices and ensure timely procurement.
• Maintain records of orders and supplier communications.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Supplier coordination

Procurement

Job description

Hiring a Purchase Associate for procurement and purchasing operations. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, sourcing products, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. Candidates with experience in apparel purchasing and retail supply chain operations will have an added advantage. Strong communication, negotiation, vendor management, and organizational skills are beneficial for this purchasing and procurement job.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience required.
• Experience in the apparel industry is an added advantage.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and supplier coordination.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and maintain records.