E-commerce Purchaser

Barakah living

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We are hiring an E-commerce Purchaser / Procurement Officer, not a Web Developer, Software Developer & Shopify Developer.

Please read the complete job description carefully before applying. We are looking for candidates with at least 6 months of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or e-commerce purchasing operations.

If you have relevant purchasing or procurement experience and meet the job requirements, we encourage you to apply.

E-commerce Purchaser

Salary: PKR 25,000–40,000 per month

Department: Procurement & Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site / In-person

Location: Karachi Experience: Minimum 6 months of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or e-commerce operations. About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and responsible E-commerce Purchaser / Procurement Officer to manage daily purchasing operations and ensure the timely availability of products according to packing requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing daily packing lists, preparing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of the entire purchasing process, ensuring the right products are purchased in the right quantities, at the right time, and at the best possible cost without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

Review daily packing lists and identify products that need to be purchased.
Prepare and place purchase orders based on actual requirements and stock availability.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely product availability and delivery.
Negotiate and maintain favorable supplier terms, including pricing, payment conditions, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times.
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with existing suppliers.
Follow up consistently on pending purchase orders, deliveries, and supplier commitments.
Identify and evaluate new suppliers by comparing prices, product quality, reliability, and payment terms.
Verify that purchased products meet the required quality and quantity standards.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, product prices, and order statuses.
Monitor inventory levels and proactively report potential stock shortages.
Coordinate with the warehouse and packing teams to align purchasing with daily operational requirements.
Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs while maintaining product quality.
Resolve purchasing issues, including delayed deliveries, damaged products, shortages, and incorrect quantities.
Maintain an organized supplier database and updated purchasing documentation.
Prepare daily and weekly purchasing reports for management.

Key Requirements

Minimum 6 months of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or e-commerce operations is preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
Good understanding of purchasing processes, inventory control, and order management.
Strong attention to detail when handling product SKUs, quantities, and purchase records.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers, prioritize tasks, and meet daily deadlines.
Strong follow-up skills and the ability to ensure suppliers fulfill their commitments.
Honest, organized, responsible, and proactive approach to work.
Experience in e-commerce, retail, or product-based businesses will be a strong advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be evaluated based on the following:

Purchase Completion: Daily purchasing requirements fulfilled according to packing lists.
Product Availability: Prevention of stock-outs and timely replenishment.
Supplier Performance: On-time deliveries and supplier reliability.
Order Accuracy: Correct purchase quantities, SKUs, and documentation.
Cost Optimization: Competitive pricing and effective purchasing cost control.
Supplier Terms: Maintenance of agreed prices, payment conditions, and lead times.
Issue Resolution: Timely handling of purchasing and delivery-related problems.
Reporting Accuracy: Consistent and accurate daily and weekly purchasing updates.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of managing purchasing operations independently from start to finish. They should go beyond simply placing orders by anticipating stock requirements, following up with suppliers, negotiating better terms, maintaining accurate records, and resolving issues before they disrupt daily operations. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and ensures that the business always has the right products available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost.

Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site (in-person)

Salary Range: PKR 25,000–40,000 per month

Pay: Rs25,000.00 - Rs40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person