Store & Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Store & Procurement Manager to oversee the entire process of raw-material purchasing, inventory control, storage, and material planning. The successful candidate will ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels and accurate documentation. This role requires strong expertise in raw-material procurement, stock management, both local and import purchases, historical purchasing analysis, and inventory reporting. The manager will work closely with multiple departments to support production needs and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and manage procurement of raw materials based on production demands and current stock levels.
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders.
- Maintain and evaluate a reliable supplier database to ensure consistent quality and delivery.
- Monitor lead times and proactively purchase materials ahead of production schedules.
- Collaborate with Production, Planning, Sales, and Finance teams to align material requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Manage records and coordination for imported raw-material purchases, including tracking shipments and maintaining documentation.
- Analyze historical import data to inform future purchasing decisions.
- Oversee daily operations of the raw-material store, ensuring accurate stock records and physical inventory alignment.
- Monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and investigate discrepancies.
- Implement proper storage, labeling, handling, and FIFO/FEFO practices for raw materials.
- Track slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory and manage issuance of materials against proper documentation.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive historical purchasing records, analyzing consumption trends to support procurement planning.
- Prepare regular reports on stock status, purchases, consumption, pending orders, and forecast future requirements.
- Follow up on pending purchase orders and delayed deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.
- Maintain organized records of suppliers, quotations, purchase orders, goods received, and related documents.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to purchasing and store management.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, stores, or supply chain, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in raw-material purchasing and inventory control.
- Experience managing both local and imported raw-material purchases.
- Strong knowledge of procurement procedures and inventory control systems.
- Advanced Excel skills for maintaining and analyzing historical purchasing data.
- Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, or procurement software is preferred.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.
- Solid understanding of purchase orders, goods receiving, stock records, and procurement documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills to work effectively with multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience in textile, garment, labels, printing, packaging, or other manufacturing sectors is highly desirable, especially for candidates with a background in managing raw materials and production-related purchasing.

Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary Range: Rs41,461.47 to Rs85,000.00 per month

Key Skills
Raw Material Procurement, Inventory Management, Local & Import Purchasing, Supplier Management, Stock Planning, Historical Data Analysis, Excel & Reporting, ERP / Inventory Systems, Purchase Order Management, Cost & Price Analysis, Warehouse & Store Management, Production Coordination.