Purchase Operations Internship in Kolkata

PODDAR MERCANTILE PRIVATE LIMITED; Kolkata; On-site; INR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PODDAR MERCANTILE PRIVATE LIMITED invites an Intern to support procurement activities across materials, packaging, and spares. You will help identify suppliers, compare quotations, and assist in price negotiations to secure favorable terms.

You will also prepare purchase orders, track deliveries, coordinate with production and stores, and keep supplier records up to date using Excel or the company software. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Procurement related internship preferred or candidate interest

Responsibilities

• Identify and research suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, machinery spares and consumables.
• Request quotations and prepare comparisons of prices, quality, payment terms and delivery timelines.
• Assist in negotiating prices and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Follow up with suppliers for order confirmations, timely dispatch and delivery.
• Coordinate with production and stores to understand material requirements and stock availability.
• Coordinate with quality and suppliers to resolve shortages, damaged goods, rejections and replacements.
• Verify purchase orders, delivery documents and invoices, and coordinate with accounts for payment processing.
• Update supplier databases, price records and purchase trackers in Excel or company software.
• Research alternative suppliers and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Skills

Vendor research

Quotation analysis

Negotiation

Purchase orders

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include

• Identify and research suppliers for raw materials, packaging materials, machinery spares and consumables.
• Request quotations and prepare comparisons of prices, quality, payment terms and delivery timelines.
• Assist in negotiating prices and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Follow up with suppliers for order confirmations, timely dispatch and delivery.
• Coordinate with production and stores to understand material requirements and stock availability.
• Coordinate with quality and suppliers to resolve shortages, damaged goods, rejections and replacements.
• Verify purchase orders, delivery documents and invoices, and coordinate with accounts for payment processing.
• Update supplier databases, price records and purchase trackers in Excel or company software.
• Research alternative suppliers and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

About Company: We at PMG have been the leading plastic bag manufacturer and exporter in the region since 1999. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and speed is why market leaders across the United States and Europe trust PMG to deliver high-quality products. PMG possesses one of the strongest inventories and workforces in the region, leading to a competitive advantage over other manufacturers.

Keeping up with the latest trends and technology as well as meeting the needs of our customers has always been the driving force behind the continuous improvement of our products. Our product range is diverse, extensive, affordable, and known for its credibility around the world for being durable, travel-friendly, and leakproof.