Job Title:
Senior Executive-Retail Purchase
Company: Sodexo
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Created: 2026-01-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position Title: Senior Executive-Retail PurchaseReports To: Retail Purchase Manager, GBSLocation: Mumbai, IndiaRole Description:Retail Purchase Officer plays a key role in managing procurement operations across multiple retail sites using Sodexos retail procurement system. The role ensures supporting effective stock management, timely purchasing, and adherence to company policies and procedures. Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, prepare, and execute purchase orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.Processing of automated invoices into the retail inventory system and providing gap analysis of anything requiring further attention.Liaise with site retail managers to ensure all inventory systems are managed in accordance with company requirements; including but not limited to accurately reported inventory and compliance to weekly stock takes. Prepare the open purchase order report daily and take appropriate action to expedite the timely receipt of goodsMaintain corporate policies, procedures and quality control standards.Preparation and administration of procurement and inventory reporting.Escalate issues immediately if unable to be resolved, or where they require support to overcome.Knowledge & SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite (Intermediate)Swiftpos or similar POS systems (Advanced).Hands on experience in any ERP (Advanced)Demonstrable and relevant experience in the retail sector or consumer products.Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail within a retail background CompetenciesCustomer Focus (Level 2)Search for ways to improve customer serviceFollows up with customers to ensure problems are solvedIndependently anticipates and meets customer needsInternalizes customer feedback and provides innovative ideas to meet their future needs Resourcefulness (Level 2)Minimizes the waste of available resources Coordinates multiple priorities and activities to accomplish goalsIdentifies and obtains the resources (eg. funding, equipment, support) needed to accomplish assignments Finds ways to get work done with limited resources Ensures Accountability (Level 1)Communicates the status and completion of assignments Holds self-accountable for complying with policies, procedures and work requirements Seeks input to ensure assignments are done correctlyTake responsibility for own actions Optimized Work Processes (Level 1)Adheres to defined and communicated standards, methods and proceduresSeeks ways to work better within the processesSuggests process and practice improvement ideas for own work area Qualifications:EducationBachelors/Masters Business Management/Supply Chain ManagementExperienceMinimum years of related experience required:3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain ExperiencePreferred years of related experience:5-6 years of relevant Supply Chain Experience