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    "description": "Santhinikethanam Central School, established 2002, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kollam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Purchase Incharge. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.1 LPA–₹5.5 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\nCandidate requirements:\n- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
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  "descriptionText": "Santhinikethanam Central School, established 2002, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kollam, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Purchase Incharge. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹3.1 LPA–₹5.5 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\nCandidate requirements:\n• Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n• Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n• Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n• Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join our team in a role with end-to-end ownership and clear deliverables defined at the interview.",
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    "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.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Purchase Incharge",
      "body": "Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage."
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
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  "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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE Purchase Incharge job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Purchase Incharge salary in Kollam?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Purchase Incharge roles in Kollam. 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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Santhinikethanam Central School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Purchase Incharge listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Santhinikethanam Central School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kollam, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    }
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