We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager with 11+ years of relevant experience in the Civil Construction / Real Estate industry. to manage procurement activities for civil construction and real-estate projects. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials, negotiating with suppliers, controlling purchase costs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining proper procurement documentation.

Key Responsibilities :

Procurement & Purchase

- Plan and manage the procurement of construction materials, equipment, tools, and consumables.
- Procure materials such as cement, steel, sand, aggregates, blocks, bricks, pipes, electrical and plumbing materials, tiles, hardware, and other civil materials.
- Understand project requirements and prepare purchase plans accordingly.
- Ensure materials are purchased as per approved specifications and project requirements.

Vendor Management

- Identify and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
- Evaluate vendors based on price, quality, delivery schedule, credit terms, and reliability.
- Maintain an updated vendor database.
- Negotiate rates, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.

Cost Control

- Negotiate competitive prices to achieve cost savings.
- Monitor material prices and market trends.
- Prepare comparative statements for management approval.
- Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets.
- Avoid unnecessary purchases and excess inventory.

Project Coordination

- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Store Department, Accounts, and Management regarding material requirements.
- Review Material Requisition / Purchase Requisition received from project sites.
- Ensure timely procurement to avoid delays in construction activities.
- Follow up with vendors for timely delivery to project sites.

Purchase Order & Documentation
- Prepare and issue Purchase Orders after obtaining necessary approvals.
- Verify quotations,



specifications, quantities, rates, taxes, and delivery terms before placing orders.
- Maintain proper records of quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents.
- Ensure purchase procedures and approval processes are followed.

Quality & Delivery
- Ensure materials supplied by vendors meet the required quality and specifications.
- Coordinate with the Quality and Site teams for material inspection where required.
- Monitor delivery schedules and resolve delays or shortages.
- Coordinate with stores for receipt and verification of materials.

Inventory & Stock Coordination
- Coordinate with the Stores Department to monitor stock levels.
- Avoid overstocking and material shortages.
- Review consumption patterns and plan future requirements.
- Monitor slow-moving and excess materials.

Supplier Performance

- Monitor vendor performance regarding quality, price, delivery, service, and payment terms.
- Resolve supplier-related issues and disputes.
- Develop long-term relationships with reliable suppliers.
- Identify alternative suppliers for critical materials.

Required Skills:

- Strong knowledge of civil construction materials and procurement processes.
- Good negotiation and vendor-management skills.
- Strong knowledge of market rates for construction materials.
- Positive communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to analyze quotations and prepare comparative statements.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/Purchase Management Software.
- Strong cost-control and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in civil construction / real estate procurement will be preferred.

Experience: 10-15 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in Civil Construction, Infrastructure, or Real Estate companies.

Note: Candidates with less notice period will be preferred.

📌 Purchasing Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Raja Housing
📍 Bengaluru