– PURCHASE OFFICER Civil | Infrastructure | Water Supply | STP / WTP Projects Position: Purchase Officer Department: Purchase / Procurement Industry: Civil &

- Infrastructure / Water &
- Wastewater Projects Experience: 3–7 Years Job Location: Chennai / Project Locations Employment Type: Full-Time Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Purchase Officer with strong hands-on experience in Civil Construction, Infrastructure, Water Supply, STP, WTP, GWTP and Municipal Projects . The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end procurement activities, including material sourcing, vendor development, quotation comparison, rate negotiation, purchase orders, material delivery coordination and supplier follow-up. The candidate should have good knowledge of civil construction materials, water and wastewater treatment plant materials, MEP items, piping materials, pumps, valves, electrical items and project consumables . Key Responsibilities1. Purchase &
- ProcurementHandle complete procurement activities for Civil, Infrastructure, Water Supply, STP, WTP and GWTP projects . Review material requirements received from project/site teams. Source materials from approved and reliable suppliers. Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors.

Prepare Comparative

Statements (CS) and obtain management approval. Negotiate rates, payment terms, delivery schedules, transportation and other commercial conditions. Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) . Ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites. Follow up with suppliers until material is received at site.

- Civil &
- Construction MaterialsExperience in procurement of: Cement and TMT steel M-Sand, river sand and aggregates Bricks, AAC blocks and concrete blocks RMC and precast materials Construction chemicals Waterproofing materials Pavers, tiles and flooring materials Structural steel and fabrication materials Shuttering and scaffolding materials Paints and finishing materials Plumbing and sanitary materials Construction tools, machinery and consumables 3.

Water

Supply / STP / WTP ProcurementCandidate should preferably have experience in procurement of: DI / MS / HDPE / uPVC / CPVC / SS pipes Pipe fittings, flanges, bends, tees and reducers Valves – butterfly, sluice, NRV, air valves, etc.



Pumps and pumping equipment Motors Blowers and compressors Diffusers and aeration equipment Screens and screening equipment Tanks and fabricated equipment FRP / GRP products Electrical panels and control panels MCC / PCC panels Cables and electrical accessories Instrumentation and control equipment Dosing systems and chemical handling equipment Filter media and treatment plant consumables Mechanical equipment and spares 4.

Vendor

Development &

- ManagementIdentify and develop current suppliers for project requirements. Maintain a database of reliable civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and water-treatment suppliers . Obtain competitive quotations and negotiate the best commercial terms. Evaluate vendors based on price, quality, delivery period and payment terms . Develop alternate vendors for critical materials. Maintain good supplier relationships. Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply-related issues.
- Project &
- Site CoordinationCoordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Planning Team, Stores and Accounts Department . Understand project BOQ and material requirements. Prepare procurement schedules based on project execution plans. Ensure critical materials are procured before they are required at site. Coordinate transportation and delivery of materials. Follow up on delayed or pending materials. Resolve material shortages and supplier-related issues.
- Cost Control &
- NegotiationNegotiate competitive prices and achieve procurement cost savings. Regularly monitor market prices for steel, cement, pipes, pumps, valves, electrical and mechanical equipment . Compare current rates with previous purchase rates and market rates. Ensure purchases are within approved project budgets. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Negotiate credit period, warranty, transportation and other commercial terms. 7.

Purchase

DocumentationMaintain proper procurement records, including: Purchase Requisition (PR) Quotations Comparative Statements Purchase Orders (PO) Supplier agreements Delivery Challans Goods Receipt Notes (GRN)



Material Test Certificates Inspection Reports Supplier invoices Warranty documents Vendor database Purchase and delivery tracking reports 8. ERP &

- MISUpdate purchase and supplier information in the ERP / Purchase Management System.

Prepare Purchase Status

Reports .

Prepare

Pending PO / Pending Delivery Reports . Track material delivery against Purchase Orders. Coordinate with Accounts for invoice processing and payment-related issues. Maintain proper documentation for project audits.

Required

QualificationDiploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, or Any relevant degree/diploma with substantial experience in project procurement.

Required Experience 3–7 years of relevant purchase/procurement experience , preferably in: Civil Construction Projects Infrastructure Projects Water Supply Projects STP – Sewage Treatment Plant WTP – Water Treatment Plant GWTP – Ground Water Treatment Plant Pumping Station Projects Pipeline Projects Municipal Projects Road &

- Infrastructure Projects DBOT / EPC Projects Required SkillsStrong knowledge of civil and infrastructure materials Knowledge of STP/WTP mechanical and electrical equipment Vendor development and supplier management Strong negotiation skills Valuable knowledge of BOQ and project requirements Ability to analyse technical and commercial quotations Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office ERP / Purchase software knowledge preferred Strong follow-up and coordination skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under project deadlines Preferred CandidateCandidates having an existing supplier network for civil materials, steel, cement, pipes, valves, pumps, motors, blowers, electrical panels, cables, mechanical equipment and water-treatment equipment will be preferred. Candidates with experience working on Government / Municipality / Corporation / Infrastructure / STP / WTP projects will have an added advantage.

Key Performance

IndicatorsTimely procurement and delivery of project materials Procurement cost savings Vendor performance Reduction in material shortages and delays Purchase order processing time Compliance with approved specifications Supplier development Procurement within project budget Salary: based on experience and capability.

Interested candidates can send their updated CV to: Email: [email protected] Contact: (phone hidden) Subject: Application – Purchase Officer – Civil / Infrastructure / STP / WTP Projects

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