Purchase Incharge
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Overview
St. John's Senior SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Purchase Incharge who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: St. John's Senior SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: the Purchase Incharge keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.8 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. John's Senior SEC School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.