Senior Procurement Engineer (Chennai)

Senior Procurement Engineer (Chennai)

08 Oct
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AVP INFRACON
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Chennai

08 Oct

AVP INFRACON

Chennai

Procurement & Purchase

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for infrastructure and construction projects.
- Procure construction materials, MEP materials, civil materials, tools, equipment, consumables, and project services.
- Obtain quotations from approved and potential vendors and prepare comparative statements.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders / Work Orders in accordance with approved requirements.
- Ensure procurement is aligned with project budgets, specifications, BOQs, and approved technical requirements.
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery to project locations.

Vendor Management

- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers and subcontractors.
- Maintain an updated vendor database and supplier documentation.
- Evaluate vendors based on price, quality, delivery performance, capacity, and reliability.
- Develop strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and commercial issues.

Project Coordination

- Coordinate closely with Project, Civil, MEP, Engineering, Stores, Finance, and QA/QC teams to understand material and service requirements.
- Review material requisitions and ensure specifications and quantities are clearly defined before procurement.
- Coordinate with project teams regarding required delivery dates and site priorities.
- Track critical and long-lead materials and escalate potential delays.
- Ensure materials are delivered according to project schedules.

Commercial & Documentation

- Prepare quotation comparisons and procurement proposals for management approval.
- Maintain purchase orders, quotations, comparative statements, invoices,



delivery challans, and related procurement records.
- Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Maintain procurement MIS and provide regular reports on open POs, pending deliveries, and procurement status.

Compliance & Process

- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval procedures, and project requirements.
- Ensure purchases are made from approved vendors wherever applicable.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in procurement/purchase, preferably in Road infrastructure, construction, EPC projects
- Experience in procurement of construction/civil/MEP materials is preferred.
- Knowledge of vendor management, commercial negotiation, and purchase processes.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and ERP/procurement software.
- Good understanding of BOQs, specifications, quotations, comparative statements, and purchase orders.

Key Skills

- Infrastructure & Construction Procurement
- Vendor Development & Management
- Price & Commercial Negotiation
- Purchase Order Management
- BOQ & Quantity Understanding
- Cost Control
- Supplier Evaluation
- Material Planning & Follow-up
- ERP / Procurement Software
- MS Excel
- Communication & Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Time Management

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Procurement Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 AVP INFRACON
📍 Chennai

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