Role :- Purchase Head – Real Estate Development

Department Procurement, Purchase & Stores

IndustryReal Estate / Construction

Employment TypeFull-Time

Work LocationIn-Office

Experience10–15 Years

QualificationGraduate / MBA / Supply Chain preferred

Reporting ToManagement / Director – Projects

Role LevelHead – Procurement & PurchaseABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Purchase Head to lead the procurement and purchase function for our real estate and construction projects.

The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of construction materials, project requirements, services, equipment, and operational purchases while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, timely availability, vendor reliability, store coordination, and compliance with company processes.

The role will work closely with Project, Engineering, Finance, Commercial, Legal, Stores, and Management teams to ensure uninterrupted project execution.

1. PROCUREMENT STRATEGY & PLANNING

- Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy.
- Prepare procurement plans based on project schedules, material requirements, budgets, and construction timelines.
- Forecast material and service requirements in coordination with project and engineering teams.
- Establish procurement processes, approval workflows, vendor standards, and purchase controls.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, bulk procurement, standardization, and long-term sourcing arrangements.
- Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets, business objectives, and management requirements.

1. PROCUREMENT

- Lead procurement for civil, construction, MEP, finishing, infrastructure, landscaping, safety, and other project requirements.
- Manage end-to-end procurement of machinery, tools, equipment, site consumables, project support services, and other requirements.
- Ensure materials and services are available at project sites as per approved schedules.
- Prioritize critical and long-lead items with project teams to avoid project delays.
- Review material specifications and coordinate with technical teams before finalizing purchases.

1. VENDOR MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop reliable vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
- Maintain an approved vendor database containing commercial, technical, quality, and compliance information.
- Conduct vendor negotiations and establish competitive commercial terms.
- Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, service, and payment terms.
- Develop alternate suppliers for critical materials to reduce supply risks.
- Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers while maintaining commercial discipline.

1. COST CONTROL & NEGOTIATION

- Lead commercial negotiations for material, equipment, and service purchases.
- Obtain and compare quotations and prepare comparative statements for management approval.
- Negotiate pricing, credit periods, delivery schedules, warranties, taxes, transportation, and payment terms.
- Drive cost savings without compromising project quality or timelines.
- Monitor market prices and changes in construction material rates.




- Maintain procurement within approved budgets and escalate significant cost variations to management.

1. PURCHASE ORDER & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

- Create and implement SOPs, processes, and procedures for procurement and purchase activities.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, work orders, and procurement documentation as per defined authority limits.
- Ensure purchase orders clearly define specifications, quantities, rates, taxes, delivery schedules, payment terms, quality requirements, and warranties.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Commercial, and Project teams for contracts and major procurement arrangements.
- Track open purchase orders and ensure timely closure of completed procurement.
- Maintain complete and accurate procurement records and documentation.

1. QUALITY & MATERIAL COMPLIANCE

- Ensure procured materials meet approved technical specifications and project quality standards.
- Coordinate with engineering teams for technical evaluation and approval of materials where required.
- Address quality issues, rejected materials, shortages, damages, and supplier non-conformance.
- Ensure proper documentation for warranties, test certificates, approvals, and compliance documents.
- Support consistent material quality across projects.

1. DELIVERY, LOGISTICS & SITE COORDINATION

- Monitor supplier commitments and delivery schedules for critical materials.
- Coordinate with project sites, stores, logistics teams, and vendors for timely delivery.
- Track material shortages, delayed deliveries, transportation issues, and supply-chain risks.
- Ensure procurement priorities align with project execution requirements.
- Coordinate with Stores and Project teams for receipt, inspection, and material documentation.

1. TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

- Lead, manage, and mentor the purchase and procurement team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance, productivity, and timelines.
- Establish SOPs, procurement controls, and reporting mechanisms.
- Develop team capabilities in negotiation, vendor management, documentation, and procurement planning.
- Promote accountability, transparency, and process discipline.

1. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

- Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Vendors, Finance, Accounts, Commercial, Legal, Stores, and Management teams.
- Ensure purchase decisions align with project requirements, technical specifications, budgets, and timelines.
- Resolve procurement-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Provide regular updates to management on procurement status, critical requirements, savings, risks, and pending approvals.

1. MANAGEMENT REPORTING & PROCUREMENT CONTROLS

- Prepare MIS reports covering purchase status, outstanding orders, vendor performance, cost savings, pending requirements, and critical materials.




- Monitor procurement budgets and identify cost overruns or supply risks.
- Maintain procurement dashboards and records for management review.
- Ensure adherence to company approval matrices, purchase policies, documentation standards, and internal controls.
- Support audits and provide procurement records whenever required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
- Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Civil Engineering qualification will be an added advantage.
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, commercial practices, vendor management, and construction materials.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Purchase, preferably within Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure, or Property Development.
- Proven experience handling end-to-end procurement for multiple projects.
- Experience managing construction materials, vendors, contractors, suppliers, and project procurement.
- Strong experience in commercial negotiation, cost control, vendor development, and purchase management.
- Experience leading and managing a procurement / purchase team.

TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of real estate and construction procurement.
- Excellent negotiation and commercial skills.
- Vendor sourcing, evaluation, development, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Contracts, Quotations, and Comparative Statements.
- Cost analysis, budgeting, rate benchmarking, and procurement planning.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MIS, and procurement documentation.
- ERP / Procurement software experience will be an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Procurement Strategy
- Construction Material Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Control
- Contract & Purchase Order Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Project Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- SOPs, Processes & Procedures
- MIS & Reporting
- Process Compliance
- Problem Solving

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- Procurement within approved project budgets and timelines.
- Cost savings and commercial optimization through effective negotiations.
- Timely availability of critical materials and services at project sites.
- Vendor quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Reduction in procurement delays and supply-chain risks.
- Accuracy and compliance of purchase documentation.
- Effective management of outstanding purchase orders.
- Team productivity and adherence to procurement processes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate should be a senior procurement professional with robust hands-on experience in real estate and construction procurement. The candidate should have the ability to independently manage strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, project procurement, cost control, delivery coordination, and procurement teams.

Strong commercial acumen, market knowledge, negotiation ability, and the capability to work closely with senior management and project teams are essential.

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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