We are a real estate development company looking for a Purchase Assistant who can handle the full purchase cycle for a construction project, from indent to vendor payment. You will review indents, call and compare quotations, prepare approval notes for the Director, check material received against purchase orders and coordinate with accounts so that vendors are paid on time. You will use AI tools to make comparison and review faster and more accurate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Indent review
- Vendor development, quotations & negotiations
- Purchase orders and follow-up
- Material receipt and verification
- Coordination with accounts and vendor payments
- Documentation and reporting
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate (B.Com / BMS / BBA or equivalent); a civil diploma is an advantage.
- 3-5 years of experience in purchase for a construction or real estate project, with exposure to all types of purchase requirements (materials, services, equipment and contractors).
- Valuable knowledge of construction materials, specifications, market rates and local vendors in Kalyan, Dombivli and Thane.
- Strong MS Excel skills (comparative statements, trackers, formulas, pivot tables) and correspondence.
- Comfortable using AI tools for comparison, review, drafting and data analysis, with the judgement to verify results.
- Working knowledge of GST invoices; Tally or any purchase or ERP software is an advantage.
- Good negotiation, follow-up and communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.
- Honesty, accuracy and confidentiality when handling rates and vendor information.
Preferred:
- Prior experience with a builder or construction company.
- Experience preparing approval notes for senior management or directors.
- Knowledge of AMC, work order and contractor billing basics.