Procurement Specialist - Building Materials

Brick & Bolt is a managed marketplace providing construction services. We are category creators and front-runners in space. We are solving one of the most complex business problems and creating an ecosystem of trust for the Stakeholders - Customers, Construction professionals, and Material vendors. Construction has been a highly unorganized and severely tech-deficit industry globally. We are just not trying to organize but disrupt the industry completely using technology and process - creating the playbook for the industry.

● Indian real estate is earmarked to be a $650 billion market in 2025 and a $1 trillion worth sector in 2030. With 85%+ construction still unorganized in India, Brick&Bolt is on a path to capture the massive and super-broken market using our technology and processes.

● Expanding to more than 12 cities in 15 months. With the Series A2 round, Brick&Bolt has raised a total of $16 million. Earlier Sequoia Surge, Fundamental, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited and Stride Ventures have invested in Brick&Bolt. In Jan 2023, we raised Series A2 Funding of $10million from Accel and Celesta Capital.

About the role :

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager to take ownership of our building materials supply chain. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant acquisition of essential construction materials, directly impacting our project margins and operational efficiency in a high-growth environment.

What You'll Own:

● Vendor Management (Identification & Onboarding): Proactively identify, rigorously evaluate, and successfully onboard a robust network of top-tier suppliers for a diverse range of building materials, including steel, cement, aggregates (jalli), Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), electrical components, paints, plumbing fixtures, and other related categories.

● Supplier Relationship & Negotiation: Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Lead and execute strategic negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and optimal value, ensuring supplier performance consistently meets or exceeds our stringent standards.

● Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimization: Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive procurement strategy focused on maximizing profit margins and achieving best-in-class cost-effectiveness across all material categories.

● Quality Control & Compliance: Collaborate closely with internal quality assurance teams to establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures throughout the procurement process. Ensure all procured materials and supplier practices adhere strictly to industry standards and company compliance requirements.

● Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination: Partner with cross-functional internal teams (e.g., project management, logistics, inventory) to optimize the end-to-end procurement process. Ensure seamless, on-time delivery of all materials to project sites, minimizing disruptions and delays.

● Data-Driven Decision Making & Market Analysis: Actively monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier performance. Conduct in-depth analysis of procurement data to derive actionable insights and inform strategic buying decisions that drive efficiency and cost savings.

What

We're Looking For:

● 4-8 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a significant focus on building materials, construction supply, or related manufacturing domains.

● Demonstrated expertise in the entire vendor lifecycle, including identification, rigorous evaluation, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management across multiple material categories.

● A strong, foundational understanding of supply chain principles, pricing dynamics, and logistics operations specific to construction materials.

● Hands-on, proven experience in implementing cost optimization initiatives, ensuring stringent quality control, and effective vendor management.

● Highly analytical, data-driven, and strategic thinker with a keen ability to translate insights into effective procurement strategies.

● Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes.