Purchasing Assistant

Job location: Vidyavihar

Salary: 4 to 5 Lakh

About Company

House of Spices is a leading South Asian Food manufacturer and distributor in North America (USA & Canada) and has been delivering pure and quality products for over 50 years with 9 distribution centers throughout North America. We have our own brands and have exclusivity for distributing our partner brands in US / Canada. Our vision is to bring our culture alive through the celebration of authentic ethnic food, flavor and families. Our mission is to provide consumers easy access to all authentic ethnic food and flavors across the NorthAmerican marketplace with a will to win. Visit to know more.

Summary/Objective:

The Purchase associate will be responsible for coordinating container planning and purchase planning activities to ensure timely procurement of goods and optimize inventory levels. This role involves liaising with suppliers, monitoring purchase orders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Job Summary:

Develop and maintain purchase plans based on sales forecasts, inventory targets, and shipment schedules.

Create purchase orders accurately and promptly, ensuring alignment with purchase plans and budgetary constraints.

Monitor inventory levels and consumption patterns to identify potential stock shortages or excess inventory.

Coordinate container planning activities to ensure efficient utilization of shipping containers for inbound and outbound shipments.

Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to facilitate smooth procurement processes.

Track and monitor purchase orders from placement to receipt, resolving any discrepancies or issues that may arise.

Collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.

Maintain accurate records of purchase transactions, contracts, and supplier agreements.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Collect and upload all the relevant export relate document s in the ERP system.

Maintain the accuracy of the data of the purchased data.

Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, purchase planning, or supply chain management, preferably in the food export and distribution industry.

Knowledge of container planning processes and international logistics.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Full time