Assistant Manager ? Purchase & Administration

Cordial Homes; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Growth opportunities

Professional work environment

Job summary

Cordial Homes Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager Purchase Administration to oversee procurement for ongoing and upcoming construction projects. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, vendor coordination, and cost control, with some administrative duties.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of procurement experience in construction, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office; ERP knowledge is a plus. Monday–Saturday work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials and project supplies.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparison statements, and issue purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing and ensure cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with project and site teams for timely material delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply-related issues.
• Maintain purchase records, documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost control

MS Office

Education

Post-Graduation or equivalent degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP

Job description

Qualification

Post-Graduation or equivalent degree

Job Summary

Cordial Homes Pvt. Ltd. is hiring an Assistant Manager Purchase Administration to manage procurement activities for ongoing and upcoming construction projects. The role focuses primarily on purchase operations, vendor coordination, and cost control, with limited administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials and project supplies.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparison statements, and issue purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing and ensure cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with project and site teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply-related issues.
• Maintain purchase records, documentation, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures.

Administrative Responsibilities (Secondary Role)

• Support basic office administration tasks with GM-Administration.
• Coordinate documentation and vendor payment follow-ups.
• Assist management with administrative requirements when needed.

Candidate Profile

• 5 to 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. ERP knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Work Hours

• Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary will be offered based on experience and industry standards.
• Paid leave as per company guidelines.
• Professional work environment with growth opportunities.