Purchase Analyst

Key Responsibilities

1. Fitout Purchase & Vendor Management

Identify, onboard, and manage contractor and 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