Purchase and Procurement Manager

Role Overview

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Source cement, steel, aggregates, tiles, electrical & plumbing materials, and other project essentials.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop a reliable vendor base across regions.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Ensure favorable terms related to price, delivery schedule, quality, and payment.
• Monitor vendor performance with regular reviews and site feedback.

Cost & Budget Control

• Prepare and manage procurement budgets for multiple projects.
• Achieve cost savings through bulk purchasing, rate contracts, and alternate sourcing.
• Analyze price trends and ensure cost-effective procurement without compromising quality.

Coordination with Project Teams

• Work closely with site engineers, project managers, and quality teams to ensure technical specifications are met.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, or quality concerns.
• Schedule material deliveries to avoid project delays.

Compliance & Process Management

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory norms, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain all procurement records, approvals, and documentation for audits.
• Use ERP/project management tools to track procurement progress.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and train the procurement team.
• Promote efficient procurement practices and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of civil construction materials and vendor markets.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Expertise in contract management and tendering.
• Ability to manage procurement for multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years of procurement experience in the civil/construction industry, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.
• Professional certifications in procurement or contract management are an advantage.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved vs. budget.
• On-time delivery of materials to project sites.
• Material quality compliance rate.
• Procurement cycle time reduction.
• Vendor performance rating.

Preferred candidate profile