{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/purchase-incharge-kingston-international-academy-kingston-international-academy-chittor-m-f9a170ef-r2610", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Kingston International Academy", "value": "68b12336-8605-462b-a4c3-8533e7978842" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "purchase-incharge" } ], "title": "Purchase Incharge", "description": "Kingston International Academy, established 2016, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Vellore, Tamilnadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Purchase Incharge. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.0 LPA–₹5.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nRequirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).", "datePosted": "2026-10-28T03:18:13.079+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/kingston-international-academy-kingston-international-academy-chittor-m-0837#school", "name": "Kingston International Academy", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/kingston-international-academy-kingston-international-academy-chittor-m-0837", "sameAs": "http://www.kingston.ac.in", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHITTOR MAIN ROAD, KATPADI, VELLORE, TAMILNADU, 632059", "addressLocality": "Vellore", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "632059" }, "foundingDate": "2016" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/purchase-incharge-kingston-international-academy-kingston-international-academy-chittor-m-f9a170ef-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/purchase-incharge-kingston-international-academy-kingston-international-academy-chittor-m-f9a170ef-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-01-26T03:18:13.079Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-29T22:07:53.276352+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHITTOR MAIN ROAD, KATPADI, VELLORE, TAMILNADU, 632059", "addressLocality": "Vellore", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "632059" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 295500, "maxValue": 501500 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 12 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Kingston International Academy, established 2016, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Vellore, Tamilnadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Purchase Incharge. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.0 LPA–₹5.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nRequirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).", "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.", "dayToDay": [ "Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.", "Partner with the relevant department leads.", "Maintain accurate records of work completed.", "Communicate proactively with the leadership team.", "Contribute to school events and routines as needed." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Purchase Incharge", "body": "Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Purchase Incharge interview?", "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "What is the average Purchase Incharge salary in Vellore?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Purchase Incharge roles in Vellore. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter." }, { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Purchase Incharge?", "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Purchase Incharge positions." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." } ] }