Purchase Analyst

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors for:

o Store fit-outs (civil, electrical, HVAC, fixtures)

o Furniture, lighting, signage, and branding elements

• Build and maintain a pan-India vendor network aligned with expansion plans

• Conduct vendor negotiations to achieve best pricing, quality, and timelines

• Develop a vendor performance scorecard system (quality, delivery, cost adherence)

2. BOQ & Cost Optimization

• Analyze BOQs (Bill of Quantities) provided by design and project teams

• Benchmark costs across cities and vendors to identify optimization opportunities

• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising design intent or quality

• Maintain a central cost database for all store components (city-wise insights)

3. Purchase Planning & Execution

• Create and manage purchase plans aligned with store timelines (60-day cycle)

• Ensure timely release of:

o RFQs o Work Orders (WO)

o Material procurement schedules

• Track procurement status and proactively resolve delays in:

o Vendor mobilization

o Material dispatch

o Site delivery

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:

o Project Managers & Site Engineers

o Architects & Designers

o Finance & Accounts

• Ensure all procurement aligns with:

o Approved designs (GFC drawings)

o Brand standards

o Budget constraints

5. Data, Reporting & Systems

• Maintain real-time procurement trackers:

o Order status

o Delivery timelines

o Cost vs budget variance

• Build dashboards (Excel / Google Sheets / Power BI) for:

o Store-wise procurement tracking

o Vendor performance

o Cost trends

• Support WhatsApp/DPR-based reporting systems for quick updates from site teams

6. Risk & Quality Control

• Identify procurement risks early (delays, cost escalations, vendor dependency)

• Ensure material quality meets Frido standards through:

o Sample approvals

o Vendor audits

• Flag potential project delays due to procurement gaps