Purchasing Assistant | Kolkata | Hybrid | Freshers Welcome

Gusti Leder GmbH; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel across India

All travel expenses covered

Hotel accommodation provided

Job summary

Gusti Leder GmbH in Kolkata is seeking a Purchasing Assistant who will support day‑to‑day purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, and assist with procurement activities. The role is hybrid, with travel across India for supplier visits and quality inspections. Fresh graduates are welcome, and no prior experience is required.

This position offers hands‑on learning, exposure to supplier coordination, quality control, and operations within a growing international leather goods company.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates welcome; no prior experience required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Organised and reliable with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams regarding orders and requirements.
• Assist with supplier communication, follow‑ups, and order coordination.
• Maintain and update purchasing, supplier, and order data in MS Excel.
• Support quality control and inspection activities when required.
• Coordinate with leather tanneries, suppliers, and production locations.
• Report quality issues or supplier concerns as needed.
• Follow up with suppliers to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Assist with documentation and administrative tasks related to purchasing and supplier management.
• Travel to different locations across India for supplier visits and business activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Detail orientation

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Coordinator | Kolkata | Hybrid | Freshers Welcome

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Kolkata. This is an urgent hiring opportunity for female candidates, and we are looking to identify a suitable candidate by the end of this week.

Freshers Welcome – No Previous Experience Required! This role is specifically suitable for fresh graduates and candidates starting their first professional job. You do not need previous experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, quality control, or the leather industry.

If you are organised, eager to learn, have good communication skills, and are looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience, we would love to hear from you.

You will have the opportunity to learn on the job, work with suppliers and internal teams, gain experience in purchasing and quality control, and travel to different locations across India as part of your role.

The position offers a hybrid working setup, and all business travel expenses and required hotel accommodation are covered by the company.

Why Join This Role?

• Hybrid working opportunity – combine remote work with on‑site visits when required
• Travel across India – visit suppliers, production locations, and leather tanneries
• Hotel accommodation provided during required business trips
• All work‑related travel expenses covered by the company
• Freshers are welcome – no previous work experience is required
• Learn on the job and gain practical experience in purchasing, supplier coordination, quality control, and operations
• Develop valuable professional skills and gain real‑world business experience
• Opportunity to work with suppliers and visit different locations across India
• Female candidates only

Key Requirements

• Female candidates based in Kolkata
• Fresh graduates and first‑time job seekers are welcome to apply
• No previous work experience required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel
• Good organisational and coordination skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Responsible, reliable, and detail‑oriented approach to work
• Comfortable with travelling across India when required
• Available to work a minimum of 160 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day purchasing and procurement activities
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams regarding orders and requirements
• Assist with supplier communication, follow‑ups, and order coordination
• Maintain and update purchasing, supplier, and order‑related information in MS Excel
• Support the team with quality control and quality inspection activities when required
• Coordinate with leather tanneries, suppliers, and production locations
• Assist in identifying and reporting quality issues, product discrepancies, or supplier‑related concerns
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure orders, quality requirements, and deadlines are met
• Support documentation and administrative tasks related to purchasing, procurement, and supplier management
• Travel to different locations across India for supplier visits, quality inspections, and business‑related activities
• Work closely with the team to maintain smooth purchasing and supply chain operations
• Learn and develop practical knowledge of purchasing, procurement, supplier management, quality control, and the leather industry

Job Perks

• Travel across India for supplier visits, quality inspections, and business activities
• All business travel expenses covered by the company
• Hotel accommodation provided for required business travel
• Travel and local transportation expenses covered for business‑related visits
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Freshers welcome – no previous experience required
• Learn on the job and gain hands‑on professional experience
• Opportunity to visit leather tanneries, suppliers, and production locations across India
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth
• Work closely with an international team and gain experience in a growing company

Location: Kolkata | Work Type: Hybrid | Travel: Across India | Experience: Fresher – No Previous Experience Required | Gender: Female Candidates Only | Working Hours: Minimum 160 hours/month

Why Gusti Leather?

Our products are a symbol of conscious consumption and sustainable elegance. We are proud to offer our customers not only high‑quality natural products, but also to bring the charm and elegance of vintage leather goods closer to them. From the unmistakable smell of real leather to our diverse product range, which ranges from bags and backpacks to accessories and stationery, Gusti Leder has something for everyone. Our goal is to create stylish but also functional products that accompany you on all your adventures.

What makes us special?

Gusti Leder stands for more than just the beauty of natural leather products. We actively support the principles of slow fashion by investing in transparent production and the creation of items that are both durable and timeless.

Our close and trusting collaboration with local producers allows us to maintain high standards of quality, responsible sourcing, and ethical production.

With a growing network of suppliers and production partners, this role offers a fresh graduate the opportunity to learn directly on the job and gain practical experience in purchasing, procurement, supplier coordination, quality control, and business operations.

You will have the opportunity to work with suppliers, visit leather tanneries and production locations, and develop valuable professional skills while working with an international company.

No experience? No problem. If you're motivated to learn, we're happy to train you.

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