Purchase Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Purchase Incharge
- School
- Cherupushpa Central School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹2.7L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
Purchase Incharge salary in Kollam — snapshot
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Purchase Incharge
at Cherupushpa Central School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Purchase Incharge at Cherupushpa Central School in Kollam, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Cherupushpa Central School, established 1971, is a secondary campus in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Purchase Incharge is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.9 LPA – ₹2.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Cherupushpa Central School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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What's the interview process like for this role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Cherupushpa Central School
Key facts about Cherupushpa Central School
- Founded
- 1971
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rev. Fr. Arun Aereth
- Affiliation #
- 930872
Cherupushpa Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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