JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASE MANAGER
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to handle the complete purchase and procurement activities for our men’s wear store. The candidate will be responsible for product sourcing, vendor development, price negotiation, purchase planning, quality control, and ensuring timely availability of merchandise across stores.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle purchase of men’s ready-made garments
- Identify and develop new manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors.
- Source new designs, styles, colours, fabrics and products according to current market trends.
- Conduct regular market visits to identify new products and competitive pricing.
- Negotiate product prices, margins, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Compare vendor quotations and select the best product based on quality, price and commercial terms.
- Prepare and process purchase orders after obtaining the required approvals.
- Plan purchases based on sales, stock levels, store requirements and seasonal demand.
- Coordinate with the Store, Warehouse, Merchandising and Operations teams for stock requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of purchased merchandise to the warehouse.
- Follow up with vendors regarding production, dispatch and delivery status.
- Monitor product quality, size, colour, finishing and quantity before accepting merchandise.
- Coordinate with vendors for replacement/return of defective, damaged or incorrect merchandise.
- Monitor vendor performance and maintain vendor records.
- Ensure purchase prices are competitive and within the approved budget.
- Analyze sales and stock movement to avoid overstocking and slow-moving inventory.
- Support management in developing new product ranges and seasonal collections.
- Maintain proper records of purchase orders, rates, vendor details and pending orders.
- Prepare regular purchase and vendor performance reports for management.
- Ensure all purchases are made according to the company's approval and procurement process.
Required Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement in the men’s ready-made garment or fashion retail industry.
- Experience in purchasing for multi-store retail operations will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of men's ready-made garment markets and suppliers.
- Good understanding of fabrics, garment quality, sizing, fit and current fashion trends.
- Strong vendor network and market contacts will be an advantage.
Required Skills
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong knowledge of men's ready-made garment products.
- Good understanding of market pricing and product trends.
- Strong purchase planning and inventory understanding.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/Purchase software.
- Analytical and decision-making ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet purchase deadlines.
- Willingness to travel for market visits and vendor meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Purchase cost and margin improvement.
- Availability of required stock.
- Timely delivery of merchandise.
- Vendor performance and reliability.
- Product quality and rejection percentage.
- Purchase price variance.
- Reduction in excess and slow-moving stock.
- New vendor and product development.
- Adherence to purchase budget and company policies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have strong market knowledge of men's ready-made garments, established vendor contacts, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to independently manage the complete purchase cycle from product selection and price negotiation to delivery and quality control.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
