Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Operations

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for construction projects, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluation, negotiation, purchase order issuance, and delivery follow-up.

- Procure materials such as civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishing, and structural items as per approved specifications and project schedules.

- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, quantity surveyors, and stores to determine procurement requirements and priorities.

- Ensure timely delivery of materials and services to avoid project delays.

Supplier & Subcontractor Management

- Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers and subcontractors.

- Maintain an approved vendor database and conduct periodic vendor performance evaluations.

- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements to achieve optimum value for the company.

- Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and contractual disputes.

Cost Control & Commercial Support

- Analyze quotations and prepare comparative statements (technical and commercial).

- Support the commercial and estimation teams with market price analysis and budgetary quotations during tendering stages.

- Monitor procurement costs against project budgets and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

- Track price trends and market conditions for key construction materials.

Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure procurement activities comply with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and applicable legal regulations.

- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, purchase orders, delivery notes, and correspondence.

- Coordinate with finance for invoice verification, payment processing,



and reconciliation with purchase orders and delivery receipts.

- Participate in internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Reporting

- Prepare procurement status reports, material tracking reports, and vendor performance reports.

- Highlight procurement risks, potential delays, and mitigation actions to management.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

- Skilled certification such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

- 5–10+ years of procurement experience in a contracting, construction, infrastructure, or EPC company.

- Proven experience handling procurement for multiple construction projects simultaneously.

- Familiarity with local and international sourcing practices for construction materials and subcontract services.

Required Skills

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

- Sound knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and procurement processes.

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and MS Office, especially Excel.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-time procurement and delivery performance.

- Cost savings achieved against budget or benchmark prices.

- Supplier performance and compliance levels.

- Reduction in procurement lead times.

- Accuracy and completeness of procurement documentation.

- Support provided to project execution without material-related delays.

Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Procurement Officer (Kochi)
🏢 CITY SCHOOL, AL TALLAH
📍 Kochi