Skills
Skill
Supply Chain Management
Graduate
B Com
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASE COORDINATOR
Department: Purchase / Procurement
Designation: Purchase Coordinator
Reports To: Purchase Manager / Purchase Head
Location: PMR Division
Job Purpose
To coordinate purchase activities, ensure timely availability of materials, follow up with suppliers, maintain purchase records, and support the Purchase Department in smooth and cost-effective procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and verify material purchase requisitions from various departments.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (PO) as per approved requirements.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and prepare quotation comparison statements.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding price, quality, quantity, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Follow up regularly with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinate with Stores, Accounts, Production, and other departments for material requirements.
- Monitor pending Purchase Orders and update the status to the Purchase Manager.
- Verify supplier invoices, delivery documents, and purchase-related documents.
- Maintain purchase records, supplier details, quotations, POs, and related documents.
- Support vendor development and supplier evaluation activities.
- Handle purchase-related communication through email, phone, and ERP/software systems.
- Coordinate with Stores for GRN and material receipt discrepancies.
- Follow up on shortage, excess, damaged, or incorrect materials received from suppliers.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase status reports as required.
- Ensure purchase activities are carried out as per company procedures and approval processes.
- Support cost-saving and timely procurement initiatives.
- Perform any other purchase-related duties assigned by the Purchase Manager.
Required Skills
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Basic knowledge of purchase and procurement processes.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Knowledge of ERP/Purchase software will be an advantage.
- Good negotiation and supplier follow-up skills.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Good time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
Qualification
Education: Any Degree / Diploma in relevant field.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Manufacturing industry preferred.