Labour & Vendor Management

Job Title: Manager – Vendor & Labour Management

Experience: 10+ Years
Department: Procurement / Project Operations
Industry: Construction / Architecture / Real Estate
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced professional to manage vendor relationships, subcontractor coordination and labour operations across construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials, skilled manpower and services while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and onboard reliable vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Obtain and compare quotations to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor vendor performance, material quality and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with the procurement and finance teams for purchase orders and vendor payments.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and ensure uninterrupted project operations.

Labour Management

• Plan and arrange skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with labour contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor labour attendance, productivity and deployment across project sites.
• Ensure adequate manpower availability to meet project schedules.
• Manage labour allocation, work schedules and site requirements.
• Address labour-related grievances and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, safety standards and statutory requirements.

Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain vendor databases, labour records and contractor details.
• Track procurement costs and labour expenses.
• Prepare regular reports on vendor performance and manpower availability.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Engineers to understand upcoming requirements.
• Implement effective vendor and labour management processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in vendor management, labour management or construction operations.
• Strong network of construction material suppliers, contractors and labour agencies.
• Excellent negotiation, coordination and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction procurement and labour management.
• Strong problem-solving and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of labour compliance and statutory requirements is preferred.

Preferred Candidate

A highly experienced professional with strong industry connections, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendors, contractors and large labour teams efficiently.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person