Purchase Manager & Assistant Purchase Manager

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Job Purpose

To plan, manage, and control all procurement activities for lift irrigation construction projects, ensuring timely availability of materials, equipment, and services in line with project schedules, technical specifications, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement

  procurement strategies

  for lift irrigation projects including pumps, motors, pipelines, valves, electrical & mechanical equipment, civil materials, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare and manage

  procurement plans

  aligned with project schedules and cash flow.
• Identify, evaluate, and finalize

  vendors and suppliers

  through prequalification, techno-commercial evaluation, and negotiations.
• Lead

  tendering processes

  (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs), bid evaluation, and contract finalization.
• Negotiate

  prices, delivery schedules, payment terms

  , and warranties to optimize cost and quality.
• Coordinate closely with

  Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, Stores, and Site Teams

  .
• Ensure compliance with

  contractual, statutory, and company procurement policies

  .
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve disputes, and manage claims.
• Oversee logistics, transportation, insurance, and material delivery to remote project sites.
• Control procurement risks and maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
• Lead and mentor procurement team members.

Key Materials & Packages Handled

• Large-diameter MS/DI/HDPE pipelines
• Pumps, motors, transformers, VFDs
• Electrical panels, cables, switchyards
• Valves, gates, and hydraulic equipment
• Civil construction materials & subcontract packages

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in

  Engineering / Supply Chain / Procurement / MBA

  preferred

• 5–15 years

  of procurement experience in

  construction or lift irrigation projects

• Strong knowledge of EPC contracts and project-based procurement

Key Skills

• Contract negotiation & vendor management
• Technical understanding of irrigation systems
• Cost control & scheduling
• Strong communication & leadership skills
• ERP / SAP / Procurement software proficiency