Senior Purchase Officer

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Position Overview

Senior Purchase Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify reliable vendors for construction materials like cement, steel, electrical, plumbing and interior fit-outs.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, evaluate quotations and finalize terms through negotiation.
  

• Vendor Management & Development

• Maintain a strong vendor base with periodic performance assessments.
• Onboard new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality benchmarks.
  

• Cost & Budget Control

• Align purchases with project budgets while ensuring timely procurement without compromising quality.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without disrupting project timelines.
  

• Contract & Compliance Management

• Draft and manage procurement contracts in alignment with statutory and company compliance.
• Ensure timely documentation, GRNs and invoice reconciliation with finance.
  

• Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with site engineers, project heads and the store team for accurate stock planning.
• Maintain minimum reorder levels and ensure zero downtime on material availability.
  

• MIS & Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports for management review.
• Maintain transparent tracking of purchase orders, delivery timelines and vendor performance.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Bachelors degree in Commerce / Engineering / Supply Chain. A PGDM/MBA in Operations or Materials Management is preferred.

• Experience:

  5 to 8 years of core procurement experience in the

  Real Estate or Construction

  sector.

• Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of civil and MEP materials.
  
• Hands-on with ERP systems (SAP, Tally Prime, etc.)
  
• Proficient in Excel (pivot, vlookup) and basic data analytics for cost tracking.
  

• Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and manage pressure from site and finance teams.
  
• Ethical and detail-oriented with a solution-first mindset.