Purchase Executive

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Material Procurement

• Purchase materials such as

  cement, steel, sand, aggregates, bricks, tiles, electricals, plumbing items, shuttering material, hardware, paints, sanitary ware

  , etc.
• Conduct

  market surveys

  for rate comparison and identify new suppliers.
• Ensure materials are sourced with correct quality, specification, and quantity.
  
• Handle

  urgent/spot purchases

  for construction sites.

2. Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers and wholesalers.
  
• Obtain quotations, compare rates, and negotiate for best pricing.
  
• Maintain a vendor database with updated market prices.
  
• Follow up on timely delivery and resolve dispute/delay issues.
  

3. Coordination With Construction Sites

• Collect daily/weekly material requirements from site supervisors/engineers.
  
• Ensure

  on-time delivery

  of materials to avoid work stoppage.
• Coordinate closely for quality checking and replacement if materials dont meet standards.
  

4. Inventory & Documentation

• Track material stock levels in coordination with storekeepers.
  
• Maintain POs, quotations, delivery challans, GRN follow-ups, and invoices.
  
• Ensure accuracy in procurement records for audit and reporting.
  
• Prepare daily/weekly MIS reports of purchases and pending deliveries.
  

5. Negotiation & Cost Efficiency

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative suppliers/materials.
  
• Reduce procurement costs while ensuring quality standards.
  
• Stay updated with market price fluctuations of construction materials.
  

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of

  construction materials

  and local markets.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple site requirements simultaneously.
  
• Good communication, follow-up, and documentation skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic ERP (if used in the company).
  
• Must be comfortable travelling to sites and markets (bike required).
  

Qualifications

• Graduate / Diploma (any field).
  
• Experience in

  construction / real estate / infrastructure

  purchasing is

  mandatory

  .
• Must own a

  bike

  with a valid driving license.