JOB DESCRIPTION
– PROCUREMENT MANAGERPosition: Procurement Manager Industry: Real Estate / Construction Department: Procurement / Purchase

Experience:
5–10 Years

Location:
Coimbatore Employment Type: Full time

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Procurement Manager to manage the complete procurement process for our real estate and construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, identifying reliable vendors, negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchase Management
• Plan and manage procurement of construction materials, building materials, MEP items, finishing materials, tools, equipment, and office/site requirements.
• Understand project requirements and prepare purchase plans based on project schedules.
• Raise and process purchase orders as per approved requirements.
• Ensure materials are available at the site as per project timelines. 2. Vendor Management
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain an updated vendor database and vendor performance records.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, delivery schedules, and warranty terms.
• Build long-term relationships with key suppliers. 3. Cost Control
• Ensure procurement is carried out at the best possible price without compromising quality.
• Conduct price comparisons and market surveys regularly.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and bulk purchasing.
• Monitor material price fluctuations and advise management accordingly.
• Ensure purchases are within approved budgets. 4. Project & Site Coordination




• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Civil Team, Accounts, Stores, and Management to understand material requirements.
• Follow up with vendors for timely delivery to project sites.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, quality issues, and replacement requirements.
• Ensure procurement schedules are aligned with project execution timelines. 5. Quality & Material Verification
• Coordinate with the technical/site team to ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Verify specifications, quantities, brands, and approved makes before placing orders.
• Coordinate replacement or return of defective or incorrect materials. 6. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, quotations, comparative statements, invoices, delivery challans, and vendor documents.
• Prepare regular procurement status reports for management.
• Track pending purchase orders and deliveries.
• Maintain procurement MIS and cost comparison reports.
• Coordinate with Accounts for invoice verification and payment processing. 7. Inventory & Stock Coordination
• Coordinate with the Stores/Site team to monitor material availability.
• Avoid over-purchasing, material wastage, and unnecessary inventory.
• Monitor fast-moving and critical construction materials.
• Support proper planning of material requirements based on project progress. Key Skills & Competencies




• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good knowledge of real estate and construction materials.
• Strong knowledge of local supplier and contractor markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and cost-comparison skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and procurement software/ERP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and purchase requirements simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under project deadlines. Preferred ExperienceCandidates with experience in procurement/purchase in:
• Real Estate Companies
• Construction Companies
• Residential / Apartment Projects
• Commercial Projects
• Infrastructure Projects
• Builders & Developers will be preferred. Educational QualificationBachelor’s Degree / Diploma in any relevant discipline. Candidates with qualifications in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration will be preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Procurement cost savings
• On-time material delivery
• Vendor performance
• Purchase price variance
• Material availability at site
• Purchase order processing time
• Quality of materials received
• Reduction in procurement-related project delays
• Vendor development and negotiation effectiveness
• Compliance with approved procurement procedures Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate should be proactive, commercially aware, well-connected with suppliers, strong in negotiation, and capable of ensuring the right material reaches the right project at the right time and at the right cost.

📌 Procurement Manager (Coimbatore)
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