Procurement Officer (construction)

You are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team with expertise in construction materials and services procurement. Your role will involve tasks such as sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services to various construction sites. Responsibilities: - Identify and procure construction materials, equipment, and subcontractors according to project requirements. - Create and send out RFQs/RFPs to vendors and subcontractors. - Evaluate vendor quotes, prepare comparative statements, and negotiate prices and terms. - Issue purchase orders and work orders within project budgets and schedules. - Keep track of procurement activities, material delivery schedules, and status updates. - Collaborate with project, engineering, planning, and stores teams for material planning and approvals. - Establish and update a comprehensive vendor database with current price lists and lead times. - Ensure on-time delivery of materials to sites and address any delivery or quality issues. - Adhere to quality standards, contract terms, and company procurement policies. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field. - 1-3 years of procurement experience in the construction or infrastructure sector. - Solid understanding of civil, structural, MEP, finishing, or interior materials. - Familiarity with local vendor market, logistics, and GST compliance. - Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), basic AutoCAD, and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally, BuildSmart). This is a full-time, permanent position offering benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, health insurance, and Provident Fund. The work schedule is during day shifts, and additional bonuses based on performance and yearly evaluations are provided. If you have at least 1 year of procurement experience in construction and are comfortable working on-site in Anna Nagar, Chennai, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.,