AGM/DGM - Procurement

Merlin Group; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Group in Kolkata is seeking an experienced Commercial & Procurement professional to oversee end-to-end procurement for construction materials, services and equipment across multiple projects. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost control, coordinating with engineering and finance to ensure timely payments, compliance, and documentation.

Candidates should have strong negotiation skills, familiarity with ERP and MS Office, and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Good understanding of construction materials, real estate operations, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement of construction materials, services, and equipment as per project requirements.
• Floating enquiries, preparing comparative statements, negotiation, and vendor finalization.
• Ensure cost optimization through strategic sourcing and continuous vendor evaluation.
• Verification of contractor bills, rate analysis, and coordination with other departments for timely payments.
• Maintain documentation of contracts, agreements, and commercial records.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Construction materials knowledge

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

A. Commercial & Procurement:

• End-to-end procurement of construction materials, services, and equipment as per project requirements.
• Floating enquiries, preparing comparative statements, negotiation, and vendor finalization.
• Ensure cost optimization through strategic sourcing and continuous vendor evaluation.
• Verification of contractor bills, rate analysis, and coordination with other departments for timely payments.
• Maintain documentation of contracts, agreements, and commercial records.

B. Technical Coordination:

• Coordinate closely with the project/site team to understand material specifications, BOQs, technical requirements, and project timelines.
• Evaluate technical submissions, product samples, and compliance with project standards.
• Monitor progress to ensure materials/services are provided within schedule.

C. Vendor & Contractor Management:

• Develop and maintain a strong vendor database for materials and services.
• Conduct vendor meetings, market visits, workshops, performance reviews, and compliance checks.
• Negotiate long-term rates and commercial terms to support multiple projects.
• Ensure vendors adhere to safety, quality, and statutory guidelines.

D. Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Assist in preparation of project budgets along with engineering and finance teams.
• Track purchase vs. budget, identify variances, and submit periodic MIS reports.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for procurement decisions and propose value engineering alternatives.

E. Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Good understanding of construction materials, real estate operations, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems.