Purchase Manager

Ramanarayana Education Trust; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramanarayana Education Trust seeks an experienced procurement professional to source and manage vendors, ensuring quality and cost efficiency for educational operations. You will build supplier relationships, assess proposals, and ensure timely delivery of classroom supplies and services.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms, monitoring inventory, and overseeing budgets while collaborating with finance, legal, and operations to maintain compliance and smooth workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Strong persuasion and contract-management skills.
• Proficiency in demand forecasting, data analysis, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with ERP software, automated accounting systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors who meet quality and price criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms to secure best value.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse/production teams to prevent shortages.
• Manage procurement budgets, approve purchase orders, and track cost-saving targets.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to ensure compliance and smooth workflows.

Skills

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Analytical Abilities

Technical Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors who meet quality and price criteria.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms to secure the best value.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse or production teams to prevent shortages.
• Budget Oversight: Manage procurement budgets, approve purchase orders, and track cost-saving targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, legal, and operations departments to ensure compliance and smooth workflows

Role & responsibilities

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles.
• Negotiation: Strong persuasion and contract-management skills.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in demand forecasting, data analysis, and budgeting.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, automated accounting systems, and Microsoft Office.