Job Title : Purchase Manager
Department : Procurement
Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Reports To : Head of Procurement / Project Director
Employment Type : Full-Time
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
1. Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle for bulk construction materials (steel, cement, RMC, aggregates) and finishing materials (tiles, plumbing, electricals, and interior fixtures).
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors, contractors, and suppliers to build a robust supply chain network.
- Monitor market trends and commodity pricing to strategically time bulk purchases and secure cost advantages.
2. Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to maximize ROI without compromising on quality.
- Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and distributors.
- Conduct regular vendor performance evaluations based on quality, delivery timelines, and responsiveness.
3. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Collaborate with the estimation and planning teams to develop accurate procurement budgets for each project phase.
- Track actual procurement expenses against budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Drive value-engineering initiatives by suggesting alternative, cost-effective materials that meet architectural and structural standards.
4.
Operations & Compliance
- Manage the generation and approval of Purchase Orders (POs), Work Orders (WOs), and vendor contracts.
- Coordinate seamlessly with site engineers and project managers to ensure just-in-time (JIT) material delivery, preventing site downtime and inventory pile-ups.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal company policies, quality standards, and legal regulations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
- Experience : 2-5 years of dedicated procurement experience within the construction, real estate, or large-scale interior development sectors.
- Technical Knowledge : Deep understanding of construction materials, market rates, and architectural specifications.
- Software Proficiency : Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or industry-specific procurement software) and MS Office Suite.
- Core Competencies :
- Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, quick-paced environment.
- Excellent leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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