Purchase Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Assistant to support our procurement operations in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will assist in sourcing materials, maintaining vendor relationships, tracking inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of construction supplies in coordination with project timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the procurement of construction materials, tools, and equipment in line with project requirements and budgets.
• Assist with in-store responsibilities.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and quality specifications.
• Track the status of orders, ensure timely delivery, and resolve any delivery issues.
• Maintain updated records of purchased items, delivery information, and invoices.
• Assist in vendor evaluation and maintaining an approved vendor list.
• Support cost analysis and assist in negotiating pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
• Liaise with site engineers, project manager, and storekeepers to understand material requirements & ensure all purchasing activities comply with internal policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Any Bachelor’s degree or a related field.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sowripalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person