Company Description AMPA Groups is a diversified organization with interests in real estate, retail, hospitality, fintech, and education. Through AMPA Housing and Development, the group delivers up-to-date, sustainable residential and commercial projects designed for contemporary urban living.

AMPA Skyone Mall and AMPA TAJ Skyview Residency and Hotel offer premium retail, leisure, and hospitality experiences with high-quality amenities and customer-focused service. AMPA Fintech – The Mayavaram Chit Corporation Limited provides innovative, secure, and user-friendly digital financial solutions to individuals and businesses. The group also operates AMPA Sishya School, reflecting a commitment to holistic community development and long-term value creation.

Role Description The Senior Manager Purchase will lead and oversee end-to-end procurement activities for AMPA Groups, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of materials, services, and contracts. This full-time, on-site role based in Chennai involves developing and implementing purchase strategies, managing vendor relationships, and negotiating terms to optimize cost and value.

The role includes monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with project, operations, finance, and other internal teams to align purchasing plans with business requirements, and ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

The Senior Manager

Purchase will analyze market trends, evaluate supplier performance,



and introduce process improvements to strengthen the supply chain. The role also entails preparing and reviewing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and providing regular reports and forecasts to senior leadership.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in procurement or purchase management, preferably at a senior level within real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, or related industries.
- Strong skills in vendor management, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation, with the ability to secure favorable terms while maintaining long-term partnerships.
- Experience in supply chain planning, inventory control, and cost optimization, including the use of relevant ERP or procurement software.
- Solid understanding of procurement policies, commercial terms, and compliance requirements, including exposure to tenders, bids, and vendor audits.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to inform purchase strategies.
- Clear and effective communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills to work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a purchase team, set priorities, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field; postgraduate qualification or professional certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is an advantage.

📌 Senior Manager Purchase (Chennai)
🏢 AMPA Groups
📍 Chennai