Job description

Umart is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Procurement Associate to manage the sourcing and procurement of FMCG products, pulses, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

Key responsibilities

• Procure FMCG products, pulses, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
• Source and onboard reliable suppliers and farmers.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs).
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, rebates, and payment terms.
• Monitor market prices and product availability.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained for fresh produce and perishable products.
• Work closely with the warehouse, operations, and category teams.
• Track supplier performance, lead times, and fill rates.
• Analyze sales trends and demand patterns.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier databases.

Education and experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of two to three years of procurement or buying experience in FMCG, supermarkets, retail chains, fresh produce, or wholesale distribution.
• Experience sourcing FMCG products, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Professional skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Inventory management
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation skills

• Procure FMCG products, pulses, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
• Source and onboard reliable suppliers and farmers.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs).
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, rebates, and payment terms.
• Monitor market prices and product availability.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained for fresh produce and perishable products.
• Work closely with the warehouse, operations, and category teams.
• Track supplier performance, lead times, and fill rates.
• Analyze sales trends and demand patterns.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier databases.

• Interpersonal skills
• Inventory management
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation skills

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of two to three years of procurement or buying experience in FMCG, supermarkets, retail chains, fresh produce, or wholesale distribution.
• Experience sourcing FMCG products, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.