Job Summary :
Adithya Global School is looking for an experienced and responsible Purchase Officer to handle the day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities of the institution.
Candidates with previous experience in the Purchase Department of a School, College, Educational Institution, or similar organization will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day purchase and procurement activities for the school.
- Coordinate with various departments to understand and fulfill their material requirements.
- Source materials, products, stationery, office supplies, equipment, housekeeping materials, and other institutional requirements.
- Identify and coordinate with suitable vendors and suppliers.
- Collect and compare quotations from multiple vendors.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs).
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Verify the quantity and quality of received materials.
- Maintain purchase records, quotations, invoices, purchase orders, and vendor details.
- Coordinate with the accounts department regarding invoices and payments.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment of required materials.
- Maintain proper documentation of all procurement activities.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with existing and new vendors.
- Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and institutional policies.
- Handle urgent purchase requirements and coordinate timely procurement.
- Support management in identifying cost-effective purchasing options.
Required Skills
- Good knowledge of purchase and procurement procedures.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of quotation comparison and purchase order processes.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate purchase and inventory records.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
Eligibility
- Any Bachelor's Degree.
- 2–5 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement.
- Experience in a School, College, or Educational Institution is highly preferred.
- Candidates who have handled institutional purchasing and vendor coordination will be preferred.
- Candidates should have good knowledge of local vendors and suppliers.
Salary
₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month, based on experience and suitability.
Job Location
Adithya Global School, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are particularly looking for candidates who have previously worked in the Purchase Department of a School or College and have hands-on experience in vendor coordination, quotation handling, purchase orders, procurement, stock requirements, and purchase documentation.
Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume to 7418970444
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
