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.

• It is a Full Time Warehouse / Logistics job for candidates with 1 - 5 years of experience.