Officer / Sr. Officer (Purchase)

Job Description

Title: Officer / Sr. Officer (Purchase)

Company Name: An Agro-Based Firm

Vacancy: --

Age: 24 to 42 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 1 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Restaurant, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Bachelor/Honors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management or any relevant discipline from a reputed university.

• Candidates with relevant professional qualifications in Supply Chain/Procurement will get preference.

• 1 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Restaurant, Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Age 24 to 42 years

• Experience in Agro-based Company, Agro Processing, Feed Mill, Poultry, Farming, FMCG or Manufacturing will be preferred.

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Good knowledge of local agricultural markets and suppliers will be an advantage.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Email communication.

• Ability to prepare Comparative Statements, Purchase Orders and procurement reports.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Willingness to travel to different locations/markets when required.

• Honest, proactive, responsible and detail-oriented.

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for agricultural raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, office supplies and other required items.

• Source and identify reliable suppliers, farmers, traders and vendors.

• Collect quotations from multiple suppliers and prepare Comparative Statements (CS).

• Negotiate price, quality, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.

• Prepare Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO) and other necessary procurement documents.

• Ensure timely procurement of materials according to company requirements and approved budgets.

• Monitor market prices, availability and seasonal trends of agricultural commodities.

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and continuously develop new sources.

• Coordinate with Production, Store, Accounts, Logistics and other departments regarding purchasing requirements.

• Verify product quality, quantity, specifications and delivery documents before receiving materials.

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of purchased materials.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the Store department to avoid stock shortages or excess inventory.

• Handle rejected or defective materials and coordinate replacement/return with suppliers.

• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, challans and supplier information.

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase reports as required by management.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

• Perform any other procurement-related responsibilities assigned by management.

As per Company Policy.